Geoffrey Binder, JJ Buckley, April 2012

90% Semillon, 8% sauvignon blanc, and 2% muscadelle. Planted on silica-rich gravel and mixed clay and gravel soil resting on the signature limestone bedrock. Barrel fermented, then aged in 100% new oak. This shows stunning freshness and focus from start to finish. Packed with crushed rocks and a chalky minerality supporting wonderfully fresh and ripe fruit. Well evolved and focused, with white and yellow stone fruit, orange rind, coconut, and tropical fruit notes. A complex fruit driven, yet wonderfully spicy wine. Enjoy over the next 10-25 years.

94 -96 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

To be honest, I expected the 2011 Coutet to come rushing out of the blocks like Doisy-Daene; however it is not playing that game. Instead, it is almost Zen-like upon first acquaintance before revealing its life-affirming mineral aromas and traces of apricot and white peach that remain very subtle and yet tangibly there. The palate is medium-bodied with exceptional balance. There is a real sense of synergy between component parts; nothing out of place, everything focused and succinctly composed, with its trademark sense of thrilling tension on the finish. This is sheer class and a classic Coutet to add to the canon of great recent vintages. Drink 2014-2035.

93 -96 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, August 2012

Pale yellow-gold. Pure, high-toned aromas of apricot, honey, marzipan and sweet spices. A firm core of acidity and strong spice character give verve and definition to the very sweet apricot, peach nectar and marzipan flavors. This very racy and delineated wine boasts exellent intensity to its juicy flavors and finishes very long, rich and spicy, with smooth if assertive tannins. Very Barsac in style.

95 -98 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

This is really packed, with heather, golden raisin, dried pineapple, fresh white peach, quince and honey notes all woven beautifully together. The long, pure, singing finish has loads in reserve.-J.M.

About Winery

Chateau Coutet is one of the Premier Cru properties of Sauternes, as determined in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac...There are 38 ha planted up at Chateau Coutet, 75% Semillon and 23% Sauvignon Blanc, the remainder Muscadelle, with an ongoing program of replanting. Yields are typically 18 hl/ha, with the number of tries reaching double figures in some vintages!

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