Coutet 2016

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Coutet has an intriguing bouquet, more exotic than I have noticed in the past, scents of tangerine and dried pineapple, not quite the mineral drive that I expect from Coutet. The palate is serviced back to normal: a very fine line of acidity, great delineation, taut and focused with a brisk and precise finish. I just hope that the aromatics get their house in order during the barrel maturation so that it matches the palate. At the moment, I will be prudent with my score.

Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2021-2045 Date: 28 April 2017

The 2016 Coutet is bold, immediate and delicious. Ripe pear, tangerine, spice, mint and dried flowers build into the soft, caressing finish. This is an especially discreet, understated style with less overt sweetness than is found in many other wines.

Score: 89 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 25 April 2017

RS 153 g/l, TA 3.8 g/l. Correct but somewhat restrained nose, particularly in comparison with Clos Haut-Peyraguey. Just a little dull. Not the juiciest. Not the sweetest. Very youthful. 13.7%. 16.5+

Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2025-2040 Date: 25 April 2017

Plump, with a mouthful of tangerine, peach and clementine notes laced with a ginger thread. A twinge of bitter orange adds cut on the finish.

Score: 92 - 95 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 07 April 2017

Oily and dense with lots of sliced-cooked-pineapple, honey and light spice character. Full body and a long and spicy finish. Lasts a long time on the palate.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 04 April 2017