Château Couhins 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is chiseled, on the bitterness and acidity of citrus fruits, with a lot of freshness and juiciness. It expresses the aromas of crushed yellow lemon, grated zest, lime, grapefruit with a good bitterness as well as the bitterness and a smoky touch of bergamot, associated with the delicacy and juiciness of blood orange. Then, we find the notes of stone fruits and exotic fruits, fresh and tangy, not sweet (apricot, white peach, passion fruit), white flowers (acacia, apple blossom, orange blossom) as well as a good bitterness of bitter almond. Then, we smell the notes of vanilla, fresh hazelnut, toasted hazelnut, fresh wood, a light touch of hay. The palate is elegant, slender, with tangy citrus flavors (yellow lemon, citrus zest, lime, grapefruit) and their good bitterness, associated with a toasted hint and dried fruits (fresh hazelnut, toasted hazelnut). The finish is sapid, aromatic, on citrus fruits, with a hint of honey and wax. Beautiful harmony and balance, with an airy touch of white flowers.