This estate is ranked *** in the guide to the best wines of France published by La Revue du Vin de France.
It embodies the excellence of French vineyards.
The estate boasts soils that are both limestone and clayey, giving the grapes their richness and generosity. This fresh and powerful wine presents aromas of white flowers, citrus, honey, and vanilla, and over time, warmer notes of exotic spices and candied fruit will emerge. A beautiful promise for several decades.
Characteristics of wine
VINEYARD
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Bordeaux
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WINE REGION
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Sauternes
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YEAR
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2010
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VITICULTURE
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Reasoned
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DOMAIN
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Coutet Castle |
NAME
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Barsac
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COLOR
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White
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ALCOHOL LEVELS
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14% vol.
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KIND
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Liqueur
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GRAPE VARIETY
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Sémillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%
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The Estate
Located in the Sauternes region, in the heart of the Barsac appellation, Château Coutet dates back to medieval times. This 13th-century fortress today offers an unchanged appearance, with its square tower typical of the military architecture of the time. Today, the estate is managed by the Baly family in partnership with the Baron Philippe de Rothschild company. A bit of etymology: in Gascon, the word coutet means a knife, a wonderful summary of the estate's wines, which are sharp and lively, lively and fresh.
The terroir
Located in the heart of the Golden Triangle, characterized by the Garonne River to the west, the Ciron River to the east, and the Landes forest to the south, the Barsac terroir benefits from an oceanic influence. Persistent mists arise in the morning and favor the development of Botrytis Cinerea, this noble rot essential for the creation of sweet white wines like Sauternes. Then the mist evaporates to give way to warmth, favoring the concentration of sugars. The soils of this exceptional terroir are clay-limestone.
The grape variety
The Sémillon grape variety is very productive, and its berries have thin skins to allow noble rot to develop. It is THE grape variety of Sauternes, and it is in this appellation that it best expresses its characteristics. Blended with Sauvignon Blanc, it produces great sweet wines.
The wine
Château Coutet, Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is a magnificent ambassador of the Barsac appellation. Dressed in a beautiful golden color, this half-bottle of Château Coutet reveals a very beautiful concentration of aromas of ripe exotic fruits and citrus, vanilla with a very refined floral note. The palate is perfectly balanced between power, freshness, and finesse. The finish is dense and rich. This wine will keep its promise of keeping for several decades. Enjoy with a scallop carpaccio.
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