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Coutet 2018

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac
ColourSweet White
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Coutet is one of the leading Chateaux in the Barsac sub-district of Sauternes.The 38.5 hectares of vines are planted 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle.

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Tasting Notes

Pleasant center palate to this young Barsac. Medium-bodied and very sweet, but lacks a bit of botrytis for me.

91/92
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019

There is clear quality here, with good persistency and some lovely minerality, if relatively little acidity. It has a strong golden colour, suggesting concentration, followed by luscious fruit flavours through the palate of apricot, peach, nectarine and cantaloupe melon, and bitter herbs on the finish. 50% new oak was used. A yield of just 3hl/ha.

Drinking Window 2022 - 2040

94
Jane Anson, Decanter.com, April 2019

Mid gold, cloudy. Orange and apricot suggest a high level of botrytis. Spicy, full-flavoured with those fruits and a touch of barley sugar. A slight grip in the texture. Bold and spicy and just enough freshness to balance. 13.2%
Drink 2025-2035

16.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2019

Bright gold in colour with a rich and toasty nose of dried fruits, sweet vanilla and a hint of marmalade. The palate is rich and heady, with a thick texture and oodles of dried, honeyed fruit. Tinned peaches, grilled pineapple and frangipane all come through on the long finish.

91+
Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, April 2019

(75 Semillon, 23 Sauvignon Blanc, 2 Muscadelle) Classy and rather well-balanced, albeit from an introverted point of view, this is a firm and intense Coutet and I like the length and also the intensity of the flavour here.

17.5+
Matthew Jukes, MatthewJukes.com, April 2019
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