2022 Couhins Blanc, Pessac-Léognan

Clear, pure and mineral with sour cream, white fruit and a touch of gooseberries. Medium-bodied on the palate, this has fresh medium acidity. Dissolved yet grainy in texture with a lengthy finish.

This gem hit my radar when I saw chart-topping press paired with an all-too-modest price point—and I had to see what it was all about. Mostly Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Sauvignon Gris, it brings the kind of character I adore in Bordeaux Blanc: freshness, texture, and concentration without ever feeling heavy. I couldn’t help but think of Domaine de Chevalier Blanc (my gold standard!) when I tasted this—though perhaps with a bit more Sauvignon Blanc character and drive. With only a few thousand cases made, Couhins is one to grab while it’s available—perfect for lovers of Bordeaux Blanc or anyone curious to discover what the magic is all about. The 2022 vintage has a surprising amount of drive and minerality for such a warm year, showing notes of lime, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, and stone fruit. It’s mouthwatering, textured, and long. This is a young wine with the structure to age effortlessly, but it already has so much to offer that I wouldn’t hesitate to pull a cork.