2023 Château Coutet Sauternes Barsac Premier Grand Cru Classé

EN PRIMEUR DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 1/6/2024 - DELIVERY EXPECTED AT THE END OF 2025

Château Coutet is one of the oldest estates in Sauternes, an appellation with a magical set of conditions that allows it to produce some of the finest sweet wines in the world. Coutet, classified 1er Cru Classé since 1855, has for more than a century an exceptional heritage belonging to the de la Lur Saluces family, of the famous Chateau d'Yquem. It is currently owned and operated by Philippe and Dominique Baly in a technical and commercial partnership with Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA The Coutet is a blend of Sémillon with some Sauvignon Blanc a few percent Muscadelle The fermentation is in 100% new barriques. Aging for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

The Coutet has a pale lemon-gold color, which rolls out of the glass with energetic notes of lemon tart, grapefruit, mango and lime with hints of chopped almonds, honey, candle wax and straw, plus a hint of sea spray. The palate has amazing balance, wrapped in a satiny texture and seamless acidity, with a long and mineral finish. After a few years, delicate notes of spices, exotic fruits, fresh ginger and candied fruits develop in a delicate harmony. The Coutet is rich, seductive yet balanced.

Ratings: 98 Markus del Monego, 96 Jane Anson, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94-95 James Suckling, 94-95 Alexandre Ma, 94 Jean-Marc Quarin, 93-95 Vinous (A. Galloni), 93 Falstaff Magazine

FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and when you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.