Based largely on Sauvignon Blanc (there's 5% Sauvignon Gris), the 2021 Château Couhins Blanc offers up a terrific perfume of honeyed citrus and chalky minerality as well as a bright, racy, yet concentrated style on the palate. With a pH under 3, it still somehow seems to stay balanced and has good concentration. Nevertheless, it shows the vibrant, pure, crisp style of the vintage beautifully, and I suspect it will age effortlessly.
91-93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2022)
The 2021 Couhins Blanc bristles with saline infused energy and tons of Sauvignon character. Crushed rocks, mint, lemon peel, jasmine and white pepper all build in a taut, nervy white that offers tons of character and pure pleasure. I loved it.
91-93 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (May 2022)
A layered and bright white with a medium body and tangy acidity. Refreshing. Lots of lemon and pineapple with some spice, anise and saltine character at the end.
91-92 points, James Suckling (Jun 2022)
The 2021 Couhins Blanc is a little closed to start, soon opening out to reveal notes of lime juice, green apple, and fresh pineapple with wafts of struck flint and yuzu. Medium-bodied, the palate has an electric backbone of freshness supporting the energetic citrus fruits, finishing long and steely.
90-92+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2022)
The 2021 Couhins Blanc exhibits aromas of crisp green apple, pastry cream and confit citrus, followed by a medium to full-bodied, chalky and incisive palate. As usual, this overperforming estate from clay-limestone soils has produced a white wine that punches above its weight.
90-92 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Issue # 260 - Apr 2022)
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