2015 Coutet
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Luxurious. Rich and aromatic, balanced by acidity, white fruits, blossoms, candied peel, spices, mango, a pretty concentration of flavours and aromas.
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James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Lifted. A little nervy and unpredictable, edgy but with lots of true lively sweetness. (JR)
The 2015 Coutet has a sense of airiness on the nose, with yellow plum, white peach, light saffron scents and almond in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with pure botrytized fruit, a keen countervailing line of acidity and hints of stem ginger toward the lingering, persistent finish. This is superb. Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners.
The 2015 Coutet has tightened up in recent years and seems to exhibit more of its limestone soils, which are taut, linear and very well-defined. Chai and chamomile hints emerge with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a viscous entry, fine acidity, freshness, tautness and a tangy marmalade-tinged finish. This is only just showing you what it is capable of. Tasted from an ex-château bottle served at the estate.
About the producer
Classified as a First Growth in 1855, this Barsac property has a history stretching back to the 14th century. Today it has 38.5 hectares of vineyard, producing brilliant sweet wines cut by taut acidity. In certain years, it produces Cuvée Madame, pure botrytised Semillon from its oldest vines.