1943 Coutet
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Tasting notes
Reddish orange. Crème caramel nose with a hint of coconut. Then burnt caramel on the end. Not the density of the Yquem. Light and racy almost! Liquid sugar and treacle toffee. (JR)
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The Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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Ex-cellar bottle served at Chateau Coutet. The ’43 has a deep amber colour not dissimilar to the ’59. It has that chlorine element one finds on mature Barsac, but it is fresh and well defined, with subtle notes of orange blossom, beeswax, honeysuckle and barley sugar. The palate is superb: vibrant notes of dried orange, white peach, a touch of ginger; showing very good weight and harmony towards the finish even if there are signs of dryness creeping in with aeration. Like the Doisy-Daene ’42 tasted but a couple hours previously, one can only wonder how such great Barsacs were made under German occupation. Drink now but will keep. (NM)
About the producer
Classified as a First Growth in 1855, this Barsac property has a history stretching back to the 14th century. Today it has 38.5 hectares of vineyard, producing brilliant sweet wines cut by taut acidity. In certain years, it produces Cuvée Madame, pure botrytised Semillon from its oldest vines.