2017 Coutet
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Tasting notes
The 2017 Coutet has a much more attractive bouquet than the 2016 with dried honey, white tea, chamomile and orange blossom aromas, showing more intensity and vigor. The palate is beautifully balanced with crisp acidity, viscous honeyed fruit, orange peel and apricot, complex and engaging on the finish. Superb. Tasted from an ex-château bottle served at the estate.
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James Suckling
Jeb Dunnuck
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind. Mid gold colour. Very fine, dried lime and citrus curd on the nose. Ginger and lemongrass. Vinous, with superb weight of fruit that makes the sugar seamless. Fleshy, spicy and powerful, yet held together for a long finish. (TP)
The 2017 Coutet has a super intense nose of ripe apricots, honey-coated nuts, warm pineapple and mango with touches of nutmeg and orange blossoms. Rich, sweet and unctuous, it has wonderful intensity and depth, finishing with fantastic length.
75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle . Deep copper colour. True, ripe pear-juice aromas. Edge of veg. Really proper wine that’s not too heavy and should be one of the savoury stars of the vintage. Hint of blue cheese and real life here. (JR)
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.