Ch. Couhins Blanc, Pessac-Léognan - 2017

Name: Ch. Couhins Blanc, Pessac-Léognan
Brand: Château Couhins
SKU: 44310
Price: 36.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 44310 750 mL

A rich, white, dry Bordeaux that spent 9 months aging in cask on the lees. The vines are planted on soils full of gravel, clay and liimestone. An optimal wine to enjoy alongside buttered gnocchi.

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$443.52 $399.17/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

2017

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Graves

Appellation/Village

Pessac-Léognan

Producer

Château Couhins

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Gris

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