Cháteau Coutet Sauternes 2019
- jd93-95
- v93
- ws92
| Category | Dessert Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Cháteau Coutet |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux, Sauternes |
Château Coutet's winemaking history began in 1643, when Charles Le Guérin — known as Lord of Coutet — converted the estate into one of the first vineyards in the Sauternes appellation. None other than Thomas Jefferson described Château Coutet as "the best Sauternes in Barsac," and in 1855, the estate was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé. Among the Château's prestigious owners is the Lur-Saluces family of Château d'Yquem, who managed the estate from just after the French Revolution until the 1920's. Since 1977, the Baly family has run the estate with the help of the winemaking team of Château Mouton Rothschild, who partnered with the Balys and Coutet in 1994.
The Château Coutet pours a beautiful golden color, with deep amber highlights. The nose is an intoxicating medley of ripe exotic and citrus fruits complemented with vanilla and a tinge of subtle and elegant floral aromas. On the palate, the wine is fleshy, round and concentrated with a perfect balance between power, freshness and finesse, enhanced by the persistent aromatic zests of citrus, mingled with notes of preserved apricot. The finish is dense and rich, yet with incredible refreshment and refinement. A truly marvelous Sauternes from an excellent vintage that is drinking beautifully now, yet will age well for another 10 years.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd93-95
Lots of pure honeycomb, candied orange, quince, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Coutet, another balanced, sweetly fruited dessert wine from 2019 with lots to love. I don't think it's going to match the 2016, but it's certainly in the same class as the 2017. It's going to shine right out of the gate yet keep for 15-20 years in cold cellars.
Vinous
- v93
The 2019 Coutet has quite a flamboyant, Germanic bouquet with petrol-infused botrytized fruit, though it lacks a bit of complexity and nuance. The palate is well-balanced with orange zest, marmalade and quince on the entry. Moderate depth, and quite linear towards the finish. It doesn't quite deliver the panache of the best wines of 2019 and there has been better Coutet's in recent years, but there is potential here. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Wine Spectator
- ws92
A soft-edged and forward-styled version, with lemon meringue, warmed peach and fresh pineapple and mango notes all mixing together. Features a pie crust accent that holds sway on the finish. Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2033. 1,458 cases made.
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Cháteau Coutet Sauternes 2019 375ml
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