Revue de Presse

18 mai 2021

At their best, the wines of Sauternes are otherworldly. Clara Bouffard explains how centuries of know-how, precision in the vineyards and meticulous winemaking are distilled into every precious drop. Once its most famous export, Sauternes is now Bordeaux’s best-kept secret. Though it was a favourite of wine lovers like Washington and Jefferson, Sauternes is more […]

17 mai 2021

Château Coutet 2020: 94-95 The pure freshness is not coming from acidity but sharp mineral notes. The palate is round and soft as expected, interspersed with acacia, honey, and gentle marmalade. A strand of slight bitterness contibutes more layers of nuance and complexity; and later lightned up by restrained and intense mineral notes on teh […]

17 mai 2021

Château Coutet 2020: 94/100 Bright, yellow gold colour, with citrus, apricot, pineapple and a ton of mango fruits on the palate. Silky texture with spikes of lime juice bringing pep and definition. Saffron and white pepper add even more lift through the finish, this is excellent and easy to recommend. Drinking Window 2022 – 2050. […]

12 mai 2021

Château Coutet 2020: 96/100 Elegant golden colour. Aromatic nose with complex aroma reminiscent of pineapple,candied orange peel, granadilla, dried apricots, fresh peaches, vanilla and discreet spiciness. On the palate rich yet well balanced with fine acidity, opulent sweetness, elegant fruit, multilayered with candied citrus fruit and hints of mango and ginger in the background. A […]

8 mai 2021

Opalie de Château Coutet 2020 : 16,5/20   Couleur jaune vert. Nez intense, fin, fruité, pur et subtil. Délicat à l’attaque et immédiatement fondant, avec beaucoup de gras, le vin caresse le palais, très aromatique, savoureux, suave, avec un retour de mandarine et de pamplemousse dans la persistance. C’est incrachable. La magie tactile du calcaire […]

2 mai 2021

2018 Coutet: 19/20 Leuchtendes Goldgelb mit zarten lindgrünen Reflexen. Berauschendes Bouquet mit Grand Marnier Cuvée du Centenaire, eingelegte Mandarinen und Mango-Chutney. Im zweiten Ansatz Butterspekulatius, Vanillemark und Lindenblütenhonig. Am komplexen Gaumen mit öliger Textur und pfeffriger Extraktsüsse, dichter Körper mit stützender Frische. Im katapultartigen Finale ein voller Korb mit reifen Marillen, Blutorangen Zesten und Renekloden […]

30 avril 2021

Château Coutet 2020 : 97/100   Roberto Petronio

29 avril 2021

Château Coutet 2020: 17+/20 Full bottle all of 1,405 g. 95% Seìmillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample. 18 months in oak envisaged. No information on yield.Greenish hint to the golden hue. Very classic with a botrytis note and some real freshness. Weight and integrity here with a savoury, even bacon-fat, finish. Not one […]

7 avril 2021

Château Coutet 2018 : 95/100 Vin de référence dans son appellation et son millésime. Michel Bettane