1997 Château Coutet***

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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 93/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Nov 2023

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90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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17 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2002-2027, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Mar 2022

Half-bottle. Marmalade, ginger, acacia, honeysuckle – plus the dried fruit of maturity. Feels like it might be on the less sugary side for Sauternes – or maybe that's the age? Either way, the balance is spot on. (RH)

18 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 18/20 · Drink 2007-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Dec 2001

Lively coppery gold. Very arresting characterful whistle-clean nose. Very pure, youthful, exuberant fruit. Very young but already exhibiting great layers of interest. A very successful wine. (JR)

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2002-2020, Robert Parker, Apr 2000

A classic example of elegance allied to richness and intensity, Coutet's 1997 exhibits an expressive, floral, citrusy, honeyed nose, with notes of orange, Chinese black tea, pineapple, and spicy oak. It is all finesse, with honey, medium to full body, gorgeous delineation, and refreshing underlying acidity. It should drink well young. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020. (No tasting note was provided in Issue 128. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 122)

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