Château Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
14%
2.25L
Intensity
This Sauternes, produced by one of the oldest estates of the appellation, stands out by its particularly fresh and lively character.
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Château Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
The wine
The Château Coutet produces one of the Barsacs most sought after by the amateurs. Less rich than Yquem or Suduiraut, it has an impressive mineral texture and freshness thanks to its famous red soil – combination of iron oxide and limestone rock. It develops aromas of citrus fruits, tropical fruits and honey. This wine ages gracefully.
About the Producer Château Coutet
One of the oldest estates in Sauternais, the Château Coutet vineyard is also the largest in Barsac. Its soil is even, made up of fine gravel, calcareous silt and alluvium deposited by the Garonne. The estate also produces a creamy wine with incredible richness: the Cuvée Madame (production limited to 1,200 bottles in the best vintages) which rivals the Château d'Yquem. Its wines are well-crafted and characteristic, with fantastic creaminess and intense notes of citrus fruits, tropical fruits and honey.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Marked labels, 3 Stained labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Barsac
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Philippe et Dominique Baly
Vintage: 1996
Colour: dessert wine
Ageing potential: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 6°
Size (in ha): 38 hectares
Volume: 35000 bottles
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: mineral
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine