1997 Chateau Coutet 1. Cru Sauternes
France / Bordeaux / Sauternes 1. Cru / Barsac
1997 Château Coutet 1. Cru has a fine colour with golden highlights and a full, highly expressive nose. Displaying a floral touch of jasmine, it opens up on citrus fruit and vanilla aromas enlivened by a hint of orange peel and black tea. Combining power and refinement on the palate with well-integrated oak, its intense hazelnut and candied pineapple flavours mingle with gingerbread, dried apricot and honey, building to a richly flavoured finish that confirms all the elegance and promise of this fine vintage.
Blend:
80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscadelle.
Ratings:
- Le Guide Hachette des Vins: Cité.
- La Revue du Vin de France: 19/20.
- Stephen Tanzer: 91-94/100.
Château Coutet is a Premier Cru Sauternes producer located in the Barsac region of Bordeaux. It is one of the oldest producers in Sauternes, and has the longest cellar in the region, at 110 meters. Coutet is the Gascon word for knife, signifying the dessert wine's crisp and ripping acidity.
Château Coutet (1st Growth) is one of the greatest estates, and according to Robert Parker, the only one that can be compared to Château d'Yquem.