Château Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2017 - 1er Cru Classé
98/100
RVF
97/100
Yves Beck
96/100
James Suckling
96/100
Wine Enthusiast
96/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
“A full-bodied, well-balanced wine that sets the standard for excellence. Masterful! ~ La RVF”
“A complex, youthful bouquet marked by mineral and floral notes. Fruity notes are also present—subtle and inviting—and I detect aromas of citrus, figs, and, finally, a hint of mint. On the palate, the wine is imposing. It unfolds slowly but surely, displaying fullness and freshness in a perfectly balanced way. The tension provides structure and carries the aromatic expression through to the finish, while the sweetness pairs perfectly with the acidity. I believe this wine will age very well. A truly beautiful success.” (Yves Beck 2019) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Light, pale color
Nose
Highly complex, it offers notes of citrus (lime, candied lemon), ginger, apricot, and white flowers
Palate
A lively attack with remarkable aromatic freshness. Crisp and indulgent on the palate, highlighted by citrus and orange essence. Full-bodied on the mid-palate, with a pleasant creaminess. The wine offers a beautiful overall balance. Its freshness lends the wine a lingering quality. Long finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2045+
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with yuzu-glazed scallops, stuffed chicken breast, or citrus crème brûlée...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality—the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Coutet (pronounced “Coutette,” in the Gascon style) is destined to be the eternal rival of Climens in Barsac—which is by no means a miserable fate. Its soils are slightly different, and while the citrus notes derived from the limestone bedrock are present, Coutet produces wines that are a bit more lively and mineral than Climens. In recent vintages, the wine has shown greater smoothness and richness, a response to the competition from its peers. The 2014 vintage will not match the château’s greatest vintages, but the 2015 is expected to dazzle.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 98/100
Rated estate (2019 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
It develops an intense aroma of flint. Its full-bodied palate is refreshed by the mineral character of the Barsac soil. A full-bodied, supple wine that sets the standard for excellence. Masterful.
About the estate:
This Premier Grand Cru Classé is one of the two leading estates in Barsac, along with Climens. On most of the plots, the famous red soil—a mixture of iron oxide and limestone—gives the wine a bit more liveliness than its close neighbors with equivalent sugar content. Aromas of citrus and acacia bring it closer to Climens, but Coutet generally opens up more quickly and often has slightly less sweetness, with the exception of the famous “crème de tête” known as the “Madame” cuvée. Philippe Baly, from Alsace, and his brother Dominique, along with his daughter Aline, have managed the estate with great care since their father purchased it in 1977. We have been following this consistently excellent estate for many years.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Barrel sample. This wine displays excellent balance and harmonious elegance. Its botrytized fruit lends it rich intensity, with aromas of ripe orange marmalade and a crisp, well-defined acidity. This wine has a bright future ahead of it and will not be ready for tasting until 2024. — Roger Voss
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
Wow! This wine offers fabulous concentration and intensity, a lively sweetness, and a beautiful, long, linear finish. Notes of orange zest, lemon, and peach come through. Fresh finish. Enjoy now or celller.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2019 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
A complex, youthful bouquet marked by mineral and floral notes. Fruity notes are also present; they are subtle and inviting, and I detect aromas of citrus, figs, and, finally, a hint of mint. On the palate, the wine is impressive. It reveals itself slowly but surely, displaying fullness and freshness in a perfectly balanced way. The tension provides a solid foundation and carries the aromatic expression all the way to the finish, while the sweetness blends perfectly with the acidity. I believe this wine will age beautifully. A truly wonderful achievement. 2024–2057
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated 96/100
About the wine:
A brilliant golden-yellow color. An elegant nose with magnificent aromas reminiscent of ripe Williams pears, juicy apricots, candied lemon zest, and subtle notes of saffron—both complex and refined. On the palate, remarkable balance, elegant smoothness, and beautiful acidity, with generous fruitiness. A wine with depth and a long finish.
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