Château Coutet (half bottle) 2017

Barsac AOC 1er Grand Cru Classe

/ 5 ( reviews)

From a Barsac 1er Grand Cru Classe´, this Coutet is a magnificent wine, well deserving of its high scores. Critic James Suckling called it "A top sweet white of the vintage," , Jeb Dunnock named it an "opulent beauty". Luscious, pure, precise.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full-bodied, intense, layers of lemon, peach, apricot, spice

Aroma

Orange blossom, buttered citrus, apricot, warm pineapple, honey

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Sweet
Sémillon-based blend
France
Intense gold

13.5% ABV
5.06 Units
375.00 ml
31 December, 2030

The effort that goes into making a single bottle of Sauternes is astonishing, making the sensational Cha^teau Coutet amazing value for money. This Barsac property is a 1er Grand Cru Classe´ for good reason, yet being one of the largest in Barsac, offers relative value. Its sweet wines are truly exceptional – intense, honeyed, layered, with a precision like seam of searing freshness. Barsac wine is distinguished from other Sauternes in being drier with a lighter body. Yet, this is full of dried apricot, buttered citrus, and honey layers – an opulent sweet wine with a beautiful finish. And in a vintage like the finesse-filled 2017, there's never been so much to enjoy about this half-bottle sized gem, awarded 95-97 by Wine Enthusiast.

"Wow. Fabulous focus and intensity to this wine with energetic sweetness and long, linear quality" James Suckling
96 Points