2005 Chateau Coutet Sauternes Blend

Sauternes Blend - 375ML
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REVIEWS

WE 94 VN 93 JL 92 NM 92 WA 92 WS 91
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, June 2008

Surprisingly dry this has richness rather than sweetness and intense powerful botrytis. The honey is intensely perfumed along with baked apples and spice. Certainly a long-aging wine.
VN 93

Vinous, February 2024

The 2005 Coutet is very refined on the nose with delineated yellow plum, tangerine and honeysuckle scents. Chamomile and saffron aromas surface with aeration. The palate is beautifully balanced with viscous honeyed fruit...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, August 2013

With powerful scents of pineapple, apricots, peach, nectarine and vanilla custard all drenched in honey, you know you cannot wait to taste the wine. It delivers there as well, with its sweet, spicy, fat juicy, tropical...
NM 92

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, July 2009

...Passion fruit white peach and nectarine then a hint of white flowers. The palate has a good level of botrytis quite minerally nice tension with dried apricot and spicy quince flavours coming through on the linear...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2015

Tasted blind at the 10-Year On Tasting in Sauternes. The 2005 Château Coutet has a slightly muffled bouquet at the moment: honeysuckle, dried quince and a dab of kerosene in the background. The palate is fresh and vibrant...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, March 2008

Spice dried pineapple honey and light apricot aromas like freshly crushed grapes. Full-bodied and very sweet with masses of crushed fruit character and a long finish. Best after 2010. 4165 cases made. -JS

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Sauternes Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Barsac
Vintage 2005
Size 375ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

An English fortress built in the 13th century, Chateau Coutet became a wine producing estate in 1643. Previously owned by the Lur-Saluces family, it was once home to Chateau d’Yquem’s horse stables, transformed in the 19th century into a 110-meter long cellar, the longest in the appellation.

The estate has 38.5 hectares under vines which is primarily planted with Semillon and smaller amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The vines' deep roots extract elements from a limestone and clay-based soil, giving the grapes freshness, richness and strength. For this reason the wine carries the name "Coutet,” derived from the Gascon word for knife, to signify the fresh, lively and crisp palate that is the estate's signature style.

In 1787, former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, then ambassador to France, celebrated Chateau Coutet as the best Sauternes from Barsac. In 1855, the estate was classified as a First Growth and recognized for its continued excellence. Today, as the oldest and largest Barsac estate, Chateau Coutet stays true to its tradition of distinction and quality. The finest Barsac-Sauternes is produced annually under the direction and management of the Baly family as well as the technical and commercial collaboration of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. company.

In its youth, Chateau Coutet displays generous notes of white flowers, citrus fruits, honey and vanilla. Ginger and pineapple are very typical aromas in a young release. Time brings out deeper, warmer notes in which spices combine with exotic nectars and candied fruits, such as gingerbread mingled with marmalade. Age also enhances the harmony of its roasted botrytis character and its distinct aromas to give Chateau Coutet a delicate and unique bouquet that is unsurpassed.

Introducing the 2005 Chateau Coutet Sauternes Blend, a remarkable white wine from the Bordeaux region of France. This wine exudes elegance and sophistication, with a beautiful golden color that captures the essence of its prestigious heritage.

On the nose, the 2005 Chateau Coutet reveals a captivating bouquet of passion fruit, white peach, and nectarine. These delightful aromas are complemented by subtle hints of white flowers, creating a sensory experience that is both alluring and enchanting.

Upon tasting, the palate is greeted with a delightful level of botrytis that adds complexity and depth to the wine. The mineral notes bring a refreshing tension to the overall flavor profile, while dried apricot and spicy quince flavors emerge on the linear finish. With each sip, the wine showcases its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.

The critics have also been captivated by the 2005 Chateau Coutet. Neal Martin's Wine Journal awarded it an impressive score of 92 points, praising its excellent aging potential and suggesting a drinking window from 2012 to 2025. Mike Supple of JJ Buckley awarded it 91 points, highlighting the pineapple and mango flavors surrounded by sweet puffy toasted marshmallow. Wine Spectator also gave it a score of 91 points, noting the spice, dried pineapple, honey, and light apricot aromas, along with its full-bodied and very sweet character.

Wine Enthusiast was particularly impressed, awarding the wine an outstanding score of 94 points. They described it as surprisingly dry, with richness rather than sweetness, and intense, powerful botrytis. They also highlighted the intensely perfumed honey, baked apples, and spice flavors, emphasizing its potential for long-term aging.

The 2005 Chateau Coutet has been likened to a symphony of flavors, each note harmonizing with the next to create a truly extraordinary wine. Its richness, complexity, and aging potential make it a perfect choice for those seeking a wine that will continue to evolve and delight over the years.

Indulge in the opulence of the 2005 Chateau Coutet Sauternes Blend, and experience the magic of Bordeaux in every sip.