Chateau Couhins 2021

JAMES SUCKLING: "A firm and linear wine with blackberries and hints of black licorice and tar. Medium body. Fresh finish."

DECANTER: "Fragrant herbs and wildflowers on the nose. Bright red fruits on the palate, supple and agile, this is playful and so joyous, the fruit has such a lifted appeal, such gentle airiness, great balance with upfront fruitiness but also this cooling element and the wet stone minerality - a salty tang. Maybe more simple but well executed with a black pepper bite on the finish. 5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend."

JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2021 Château Couhins (55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) sports a deep purple hue to go with a tight, reserved, yet promising style in its red plum, darker raspberry, and peppery herb-like aromas and flavors. These traits carry over to the palate, where it's medium-bodied and has a focused mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and good mid-palate density. It's impressive now, and if this opens up over the course of its élevage, it will certainly merit an outstanding rating."