2017 Couhins Blanc

The 2017 Couhins Blanc is airy, gracious and weightless, with tons of Sauvignon Blanc character. Lemon peel, white flowers, chamomile and white pepper come together in a bright, finely cut, chiseled white loaded with personality.

Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the Couhins 2017 Blanc starts off a little closed before revealing scents of fresh lime juice, lemonade and orange blossoms plus hints of wet pebbles, jasmine and white pepper. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating citrus and mineral layers plus a racy backbone, finishing long and chalky.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, the 2017 Chateau Couhins sports a vivid ruby/purple color as well as impressive blackberry and black raspberry fruit, notes of leafy herbs, damp earth, and spice, medium to full body, and present, firm yet ripe tannins. It's a solid, balanced effort that's going to benefit from a year or three of bottle age and keep for over a decade.