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2021 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux

  • White
  • Luscious
  • Full Bodied
Not ready
Product: 20218007007
2021 Château Coutet, Barsac, Bordeaux

Description

Sémillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%

The frost of 7th April especially affected the Sémillon vines, but the subsequent high rainfall brought the remaining vines back on track by the end of July. Fifty millimetres of rain in mid-September created perfect conditions for botrytis. The harvest began on 30th September and ended after four passes on 18th October. The wine is really fine, with pure, intense fruit, beautiful freshness and the classic bitter-orange marmalade note. Quantities are tiny, of course, but this is top quality. Drink 2025-2050.

Our score: 17.5/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022

Colour White
Sweetness Luscious
Vintage 2021
Maturity Not ready
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Coutet, Barsac

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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