Ratings
RVF 99 · YB 97 · Decanter 96 · RP 95 · JS 94
Identity
| Producer | Château Coutet |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.375 |
| Classification | Premier Cru Classé |
| Grapes | 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden yellow |
| Aroma | Notes of ginger, pear, exotic fruits, barley sugar, pineapple, mango, lemon, and ginger |
| Palate | Fresh and mineral attack, silky texture, balanced acidity, flavors of candied fruits, mango, pear, honey, caramel, and almond |
| Finish | Long, pure, finely botrytized finish with typical Barsac liveliness and freshness |
| Food Pairing | Foie gras, desserts, poultry, blue cheese, shellfish |
| Serving Temp | 8-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 10-25 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Total Acidity | N/A |
| Sugar (g/l) | N/A |
| pH | N/A |
| Aging Process | 18-26 months in oak barrels, 50-55% new oak |
| Fermentation | Vinification in new barrels after settling |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | N/A |
| Soil | reddish clay with fine gravel |
| Vine Age | 38 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest in several passes to select only the best botrytized grapes |
Interesting facts
| Château Coutet is one of the oldest estates in Sauternais, originally a fortress from the 13th century. Thomas Jefferson praised it as 'the best Sauternes of Barsac'. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 4263143 |
| Weight | N/A |
| Cork | N/A |