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Red dry
Discover the unparalleled elegance of Château Couhins 2020, a remarkable expression of Pessac-Léognan. This is a wine that stands out, offering a velvety texture paired with surprising freshness and a sublime length on the palate.
The aromatic bouquet of Château Couhins 2020 is marked by floral notes typical of Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravelly soils. These delicate floral hints are beautifully complemented by scents of ripe black fruits harmonizing with sweet spices. On the palate, Château Couhins 2020 embodies a wine with a velvety texture, feeling very ample and surprisingly fresh. It also offers a sublime length on the palate, ensuring a lasting impression.
The journey of these grapes begins with manual harvesting by successive sorting in crates, ensuring only the finest fruit is selected. Upon arrival at the cellar, the grapes are destemmed, followed by a densimetric sorting for ultimate precision.
The wine undergoes an aging period of 12 months in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels.
Served at 16° - 18° C with duck breast, beef steak, morbier cheese or tiramisu dessert.
Château Couhins is an exceptional Cru Classé de Graves wine estate located in the prestigious Pessac-Léognan appellation in the southern part of Bordeaux. What makes this estate truly distinctive is that it is owned by the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE)—one of Europe’s leading agricultural research institutions.
Tradition and innovation under one roof
The uniqueness of Château Couhins lies in its ability to harmoniously combine historic winemaking traditions with modern scientific innovation. Extensive research is carried out on soils, grape varieties, plant biology, and the impact of climate change on viticulture. These findings are directly applied in practice—both in the vineyards and throughout the winemaking process.
Sustainability and precision at every step
Vineyard management is based on the principles of precision agriculture, with close monitoring of soil conditions, microclimate, and vine health.
Environmentally responsible practices are implemented, including reduced pesticide use and the encouragement of biodiversity between vine rows.
Harvesting is done by hand to ensure only the highest-quality grapes are selected.
What distinguishes Château Couhins wines?
White wines—especially those made from Sauvignon Blanc—are renowned for their freshness, mineral character, well-integrated oak, and impressive ageing potential.
Red wines are defined by elegant tannin structure, concentrated fruit expression, and the ability to mature gracefully in bottle for decades.
A unique fusion of science and wine in Bordeaux
Château Couhins stands as a rare example where science and practical winemaking converge to create wines that reflect not only terroir expression but also the advancement of modern viticulture. This estate does more than produce wine—it actively shapes the future of winemaking in France and beyond.
