A blend of 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Couhins reveals aromas of cassis, lilac, iris, spring flowers and elegant hints of spices, typical of this cooler limestone terroir. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, ample and fleshy, with velvety tannins and a vibrant core of fruit, concluding with a long, fruity finish. This is an impressive effort from an estate to watch.

A taut, incisive wine from a cool site defined by clay-limestone soils, the 2021 Couhins delivers aromas of sweet cherries, cassis and new oak, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate built around tangy acids and chalky tannins. Right now, its structural spine is in the foreground, but I suspect élevage will be kind to it.

The 2020 Couhins exhibits aromas of cherries, orange zest and berries framed by a touch of light reduction that dissipates quickly in the glass. Medium-bodied, chalky and precise, it will merit a few years' patience, but it's a strong effort for this estate, which is now in organic conversion.