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Coutet 2007

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes

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Tasting Notes

This has a relatively simple but crisp nose with dried honey, apricot, quince and a touch of almond. The palate is well balanced with good acidity and botrytis, pure, quite linear with white peach, pear, a touch of mandarin and citrus acidity cutting through its viscous texture towards the finish. It improves the more it remains in the mouth, the nose seeming to absorb energy, the palate becoming ever more “pixilated”. This is another intellectual Sauternes that should age beautifully. Drink 2012-2030+

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2030 30 April 2010

A fresh, lively, zest nose with touches of honey, frangipane and mango. The palate is very fresh and well-defined, viscous honeyed fruits, vibrant acidity and so much freshness on the finish. Harmonious and sophisticated, this is a lovely Coutet with long-term potential. Sublime. Tasted April 2008.

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2030 01 May 2008

Offers fascinating aromas of cooked apple, clove and honey that follow through to a full body, with superlively acidity and spicy blanched almond and honey character on the palate. Long and powerful, showing amazing botrytis character, with so much spice and richness, yet also freshness. Even better than the superb 2006. Best after 2015.

Score: 95

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2010

Thick and concentrated, with loads of tropical fruit, such as mango and papaya. Full, lively and spicy, with plenty of botrytis and a long finish. Wonderful potential.

Score: 91 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 31 March 2008

Mid honeyed gold. Strong botrytis. Massive richness – real tingle factor and excitement. Long and very thorough and intriguing. Lots of development still to come. Still chewy. Energetic. Long.

Score: 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2025 10 April 2008

This property has been producing some outstanding wines in recent vintages. The sample was cloudy and not showing much on the nose, but there is a lot of concentration and candied fruit. Not as fresh as expected. Should move up.

Score: 17

Decanter, - 08 April 2008

Pale gold. Open, opulent nose with peach kernel, apricot and touches of honeysuckle and mineral behind. Richly styled and concentrated but balanced with apricots and figs and a long, lush finish.

Score: 92 - 94

Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2008