Château Coutet 2016 ranks among Bordeaux’s finest botrytized sweet wines, and at an exceptional price. Rich aromas of ripe fruit, saffron, vanilla, honey, and hazelnut captivate from the very first sip. The outstanding 2016 vintage earned impressive scores of 97 points from James Suckling, 95 points from Decanter, and 96 points from Wine Enthusiast.
The history of Château Coutet dates back to the 13th century, when the estate served as a fortified castle in the heart of Barsac. For centuries, the winery has been synonymous with the great sweet wines of Barsac, crafted from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Often considered Sauternes’ closest rival, Barsac offers wines of comparable quality at significantly more accessible prices. Château Coutet was recognized as a Premier Cru Classé in the historic 1855 Classification, standing as an authentic expression of Barsac’s winemaking heritage and captivating both collectors and lovers of the world’s greatest sweet wines.
The blend for Château Coutet 2016 consists of 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle. The highly concentrated must is fermented in French oak barrels and then aged for approximately 18 months in the same barrels, allowing the wine to develop remarkable aromatic complexity and depth.
This is a wine you simply must try.
