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Château Coutet

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Château Coutet
Built in the 13th century, this English fortress became a wine estate in 1643. Once owned by the Lur-Saluces family, it housed the stables of Château d'Yquem, now transformed into a winery. Vertical presses dating back to the 1920s, a 14th-century chapel and the cobbled courtyard give the estate a unique character. Château Coutet.

In 1787, American President Thomas Jefferson, then US ambassador to France, singled out Château Coutet as "the best Sauternes in Barsac". Recognized for its excellence, Château Coutet was named "premier grand cru" in the 1855 classification. 

Château Coutet combines elegance and quality to produce a magnificent Sauternes under the direction of the Baly family, with the technical and commercial support of Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A..

The Château Coutet vineyard benefits from an exceptional terroir. The deep roots of the vines draw elements from the limestone and clay soils, giving the grapes their richness and strength. The wine bears the name "Coutet", derived from the Gascon "couteau", which evokes sharpness and vivacity, freshness and nervousness, a unique style. In its youth, it is full of generous aromas of white flowers, citrus, honey and vanilla. The years bring deeper, warmer notes, combining exotic spices and candied fruit. Age accentuates the harmony of its botrytic character and gives the wine a delicate bouquet.
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Château Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2020 - 1er Cru Classé

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"It's unanimously acclaimed: magnificently fragrant, monumental, a tour de force that will blow you away..."

"Château Coutet 2020 is absolutely magnificent, with a concentrated, powerful style in its nuances of caramelized orange, honeyed flowers, pineapple upside-down cake, toast and spice. Rich, full-bodied and layered, it is nonetheless concentrated and pure, with a precision and vivacity worthy of a laser in the mouth. This Sauternes tour de force will blow you away for the next 2 decades." (Jeb Dunnuck 2024) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Opalie de Coutet Bordeaux blanc 2019 - Second vin

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91-92/100 Yves Beck

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" Wonderful aromas. A zest of honey, butter and vanilla, such a magnificent nose. Beautiful expression, good aromatic intensity. You get this lovely Sauternes aroma - almost sweet but you know it's also fresh. Round with a generous mouthfeel, it's creamy and thick with white fruit, apricot, peach and lime zest. Strong dose of vanilla and toast on the finish. Roasted and toasted notes dominate for the moment, but will settle and soften with time." (Decanter 2022) - Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Château Coutet 2008 - Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classé

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4.3/5 (83 reviews)

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17,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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17/20 Gault & Millau

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16,5/20 RVF

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90/100 Wine Enthusiast

Château Coutet 2008 is the archetype of the estate: a wine with character, perfectly balanced between sweetness and liveliness. Full-bodied, airy and pure, its flavors evolve over the course of the tasting, moving from candied fruit to citrus, roast and exotic fruit. The final bouquet offers a saline touch underpinned by minerality. Juicy and crisp, this 2008 is ready to be enjoyed by the most impatient! In the cellar, it will continue to evolve to the delight of wine-lovers.