21373 customer reviews

Château Haut Coustet - Sauternes 2016

Barsac|White wine

4.1/5 (23 customers)

92/100

Robert Parker

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

freshness

sweet

Gem

value for money

“Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, the 2016 Haut Coustet bursts from the glass with bold aromas of green mango, guava, and pineapple paste, along with hints of clover honey, peach blossoms, and jasmine. On the palate, it is incredibly intense and richly fruity, with a pleasantly rich texture and great freshness, leading to a long, toasty finish.” (Wine Advocate 2019 – Robert Parker). A Sauternes of this caliber at this price—it’s already Christmas!

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Estate

Vignobles Mercadier

Vintage

Haut Coustet

Vintage

2016

Designation

Barsac

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscadelle

Regions

Clay-limestone soils in the municipality of Barsac

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manual harvesting in successive batches of botrytized grapes

Winemaking

Fermentation for 1 month in temperature-controlled tanks

Livestock farming

18 months in new French oak barrels, with racking every 3 months

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

Pale lemon-gold color

Nose

Opens with notes of fruit, citrus, white peach, and flowers

Palate

The freshness, brought by aromas of exotic fruits and citrus, is balanced by elegant oak and a delicious, delicate sweetness to create a harmonious whole. It’s a truly beautiful balance!

Serve

At 8-12°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2035

Guard

10–15 years old

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it year-round, whatever the occasion—with or without a special reason—as an aperitif with Serrano ham; as an appetizer with a warm goat cheese salad or a scallop carpaccio featuring fruity and sweet notes; as a main course with rabbit braised in Sauternes and honey; with blue cheeses; and with desserts.

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2020) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A traditional Sauternes, whose golden-yellow, slightly amber hue hints at the concentration of its bouquet. The bouquet blends aromas of quince, candied fruit, and gingerbread (cloves). Despite its richness and opulence, the wine remains harmonious on the palate, offering flavors of exotic fruits enhanced by toasty notes. Pair this wine with the finest cheeses or enjoy it as a dessert in its own right.

About the estate:

Philippe Mercadier honed his expertise over the course of twenty-five years as director of Château Suduiraut. That experience now benefits his three Sauternes wines, which he manages with the help of his two sons: Château Haut Coustet, Château Pechon, and Château Tuyttens.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, the 2016 Haut Coustet bursts from the glass with bold aromas of green mango, guava, and pineapple paste, along with hints of clover honey, peach blossoms, and jasmine. On the palate, it is incredibly intense and richly fruity, with a pleasantly velvety texture and great freshness, leading to a long, toasty finish.

Terre de Vins

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About the estate:

Excerpt from the November 2021 issue of Terre de Vins: Vignobles Mercadier, a Success Story in the Sauternes Region. The Sauternes appellation is undergoing a major transformation, aiming to offer wines that are more accessible and easier to drink without losing any of their wonderful aromatic complexity. This is a path that many winemakers have successfully taken. At a time when some are choosing to diversify their portfolios, Paul and Émilie Mercadier—owners of several châteaux—are committed solely to Sauternes, out of conviction. The challenge was to win over customers and make sales—and that is exactly what the couple has done, with considerable success. What’s their secret?
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Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 23 reviews

Review by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 12/21/2023

A wine that is sweeter than it is syrupy, no doubt due to its freshness and delicate aromas of exotic fruits. The palate is very well-balanced. It is full of finesse and lacks any heaviness.