Château Coutet 2021 – Barsac / Sauternes

Château Coutet 2021 is a great sweet wine from the Barsac appellation, located in the heart of the Sauternes wine region in Bordeaux. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, the estate is one of the historic benchmarks for fine sweet wines on the left bank.

The vineyard of Château Coutet lies on a unique terroir of limestone plateaus and clay-limestone soils, which naturally bring freshness and tension. This distinctive geology sets Barsac apart from the broader Sauternes area and produces wines that are more precise, elegant, and vibrant.

The grape blend is dominated by Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and a small proportion of Muscadelle. These varieties are essential for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates sugars and aromas and is key to producing great sweet wines.

The 2021 vintage shows a more classic and precise style, marked by freshness and balance. The nose reveals aromas of honey, candied apricot, citrus fruits, white flowers, and exotic fruit, with subtle spicy and mineral notes.

On the palate, the wine is well balanced between sweetness and freshness, with a lively acidity typical of Barsac. The finish is long, fresh, and elegant, supported by a clean acidic backbone that lifts the richness of the wine.

Château Coutet 2021 is a wine of great finesse with excellent ageing potential, capable of evolving gracefully over several decades toward more complex notes of candied fruit, saffron, and beeswax.

Château Coutet – Barsac / Sauternes

Château Coutet is one of the most historic and emblematic estates in 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, a reference to the precise, sharp style of its wines, which are often fresher and more vibrant than many other Sauternes.

The vineyard is planted on an exceptional terroir of limestone plateaus and clay-limestone soils, typical of Barsac. This unique geology brings natural freshness and a distinct minerality, producing wines that remain balanced despite their natural sweetness.

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

The estate’s philosophy is based on strict vineyard management and very precise selection of botrytised grapes, harvested through multiple selective pickings. 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 and 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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