Barsac
Barsac is one of the communes of the Sauternes appellation. With marginally flatter land and soils of red sand and light gravels, it adjoins the northern boundary of the commune of Sauternes. There are just over 800 hectares under vine, producing nearly two million bottles in an average year. Stylistically the wines are arguably a little lighter in style than those of Sauternes.
Half-btl
£14.25
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 245cs
Half-btl
£17.50
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 1cs
Blend: Sémillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%
Case price (Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl)
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 65cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 72cs
H/Litre
£21.50
H/Litre 12 x 50cl 17cs
H/Litre
£22.50
H/Litre 12 x 50cl 25cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle
£62.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle
£66.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle
£135.00
Bottle 6 x 73cl 2cs
Drink: 2020-2040
Ian D’Agata - decanter.com
Case price (Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl)
Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl 4cs
Case price (Magnum 1 x 150cl)
Magnum 1 x 150cl 1cs
Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl 2cs
Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl 6cs
Case price (Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl)
Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl 18cs
Half-btl 1 x 37.5cl 1cs
Case price (Magnum 1 x 150cl)
Magnum 1 x 150cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Drink: 2020-2035
Ian D’Agata - decanter.com
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 2cs
Max Lalondrelle, Bordeaux Wine Buyer
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Max Lalondrelle, Berrys’ Fine Wine Buying Director
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Gareth Birchley, Fine Wine Buyer (Asia)
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 2cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Half-btl 12 x 37.5cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Ch. Coutet is really pretty in 2013. It is rather light and more floral than many from this vintage and shows lots of engaging acidity. Focused, showing signs of dried apricots and even a little mango, this is very tasty wine indeed.
90/100 Points, Robert Parker
2002 “A lovely gold color enhanced by coppery glints. The wine’s nose, ample and very open, shows complex notes of blended honey, beeswax, crystallized quince and small dried fruits. On the palate, the wine is round and generous, with a good balance between concentration and freshness, with a few notes of honey and rock sugar, mixed with spices and vanilla. On the finish, one finds an agreeable, saline minerality, bringing forth freshness, and a lengthy trail of very ripe exotic fruits.” Aline Baly, Owner – Ch. Coutet
2004 “A beautiful coppery yellow, the wine is discreet on the nose, yet very fine. Once the wine has been aerated, it gives off a few notes of white and yellow fruits (pear, peach, and cherry plum) mixed with notes of beeswax and crystallized quince. On the palate, one can detect a marriage of elegant, fruit brandy, notes of spices and dried fruits. The blend is very aromatic and well-integrated, giving a small yet quite pleasant complexity, with finesse and a savory impression. The finish, with a small touch of caramel-toffee, lingers on an aromatic expression rather than power, giving this vintage a lot of charm.” Aline Baly, Owner – Ch. Coutet Ch. Coutet is one of the foremost properties in the Sauternes & Barsac region, it is without question one of the very best producers of excellent sweet white Bordeaux wines. A property we have keenly followed for many years.
The Baly family have owned Ch. Coutet since 1977, but recently, under the direction of next generation proprietor Aline Baly, the chateau has produced some of their best ever wines. Her modern, detail-conscious approach to all aspects of the winemaking, along with the luck of being blessed with fantastic vintages, has ensured that Aline has produced many exceptional Barsac wines. Typically comprising 75% Semillon, ensuring the wonderful elegance typical of the best Barsac.
Robert Parker comments in his 2003 book ‘Bordeaux’:
“Since 1983 Coutet has been making top notch wine nearly every vintage. In fact, this appears to be a property that is deadly serious about challenging Climens’ historical role as the top estate in the Barsac region.”
The Chateau has made available to us a mixed case of their fantastic 1997, 2002 & 2004 wines. The case comprises two bottles of each vintage and is very neatly presented in a specially produced wooden ‘Collection’ case.
Assrt x 6 1 x 450cl 1cs
Exceptionally low yields (just 15 hl/ha) have resulted in ripe apricot and honeysuckle flavours with juicy, dried apricot fruit and a glorious, glycerol texture. This is elegant and fine with lovely crisp acidity in perfect balance with the sugar. Just a smidgen off the incredible 2007 perhaps, but a thoroughly fine addition to your cellar all the same.
Half-btl 24 x 37.5cl 2cs
Max Lalondrelle, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd