Château Coutet – Barsac / Sauternes

Château Coutet is one of the most historic and emblematic estates of the Barsac appellation, located in the Sauternes wine region of Bordeaux. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, it belongs to the elite of great sweet wines from the left bank.

The estate takes its name from the word “coutet”, meaning “knife” in Gascon, referring to the precise, sharp style of its wines, which are often fresher and more tense than other Sauternes wines.

The vineyard lies on an exceptional terroir of limestone plateaus and clay-limestone soils, typical of Barsac. This unique geology brings natural freshness and a distinctive minerality, producing wines that remain balanced despite their richness in sugar.

The dominant grape variety is Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. These varieties allow the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which is essential for concentrating aromas and natural sweetness in great sweet wines.

The estate’s philosophy is based on strict vineyard management and highly selective harvesting of botrytised grapes through multiple passes in the vineyard. Winemaking focuses on purity of fruit and balance between richness and freshness.

Today, Château Coutet is recognized as one of the most elegant and vibrant styles of Sauternes and Barsac, producing wines of great finesse with excellent ageing potential.

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Château COUTET 21 Barsac Sauternes 2021

1er Cru

0,75L

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Château Coutet 2021 – Barsac / Sauternes

Château Coutet – Barsac / Sauternes

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