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2009 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux

  • White
  • Luscious
  • Full Bodied
Ready - at best
Jancis Robinson MW
17/20
Neal Martin
95/100
Product: 20098007007

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2009 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux

Description

The Coutet 2009 is a sensational effort from Philippe Baly and his team. It has a fragrant nose of honey, vervain tea, pineapple, frangipane and apple-blossom, well defined if needing a little more vigour at the moment. The palate is vibrant on the entry, touches of apricot and orange peel, very focused and tensile towards the long, sensuous, viscous finish. It has the same minerality exuded by DoisyDaene and reminds me of a stellar 1962 tasted just a few weeks previously. A magnificent Coutet.
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate - April 2010
Colour White
Sweetness Luscious
Vintage 2009
Maturity Ready - at best
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Coutet, Barsac

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 17/20
Coppery gold. Rather lighter and more floral than most. Some appley character. Lots of acidity but no great density. Pretty rather than beautiful.
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com
Neal Martin 95/100
The 2009 Coutet has a very intense nose of apricot, papaya, honeysuckle and orange cordial that is very well defined. Interestingly I write the same comment as my appraisal out of barrel in that I would prefer just a little more vigor. However that is a minor quibble. The palate is very well-balanced with a rounded, caressing entry. There is certainly tremendous weight in the mouth and abundant botrytis, especially upon the unctuous finish. This has great potential a fantastic wine from one of the finest Barsac estates. Drink now-2035+.
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (Feb 2013)

About this wine

Chateau Coutet, Barsac

Château Coutet is one of the largest Barsac properties and has been owned by the Baly family since 1977. Coutet is located in the south of the appellation and the 35 hectares of vineyards are planted with Sémillon (75%), Sauvignon Blanc (23%) and Muscadelle (2%). Vinification takes place in oak barrels, before 18 months' extended oak ageing. The wines are aromatically complex and recent vintages have seen added concentration. Coutet's Cuvée Madame is produced in tiny quantities (often less than 1,500 bottles) and is named after a previous housekeeper at Coutet. It is produced from a special parcel of vines and when produced (which is rarely) is one of the richest and most concentrated sweet wines in Bordeaux. Coutet is classified as a Sauternes 1er Cru Classé.
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