White / Sweet
Chateau Coutet Barsac Grand Vin De Sauternes 2015 375ml
£30.95
Why Mark chose this
Coutet is one of the great First Growth Sauternes estates, and 2015 is a genuinely fine vintage for the appellation. This 375ml half-bottle is an ideal way to open a serious Sauternes without committing to a full bottle, and 2015 has been drinking beautifully for several years now. It's richer and more exotic than earlier vintages, with mango and candied citrus leading the nose, but there's a freshness on the finish that stops it from being cloying. A proper treat.
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Best for
- After dinner
- Foie gras
- Special occasion
- A thoughtful gift
- Style
- Rich and golden, with tropical fruit, ginger and a precise, fresh mineral finish
- Food match
- Foie gras is the classic. Also very good with blue cheese, crème brûlée or ripe soft cheeses.
- Drink
- Drinking beautifully now. Will continue to develop for another ten years or more.
- As a gift
- A beautiful, considered gift for anyone who appreciates fine wine. The half-bottle format means it won't sit unopened.
Tasting Notes
Château Coutet was recognised as a Classified First Growth in the 1855 classification, but the lands around Barsac, among the coldest in the area, had already been planted with vines for centuries. The nose is marked by a dominance of exotic fruits: mango, ginger, and pineapple. Added to this are the peach aromas and candied bitter oranges. On the palate the attack is remarkably fresh considering the power of wine. The mid-palate reveals a nice balance highlighting the minerality of our terroir. The 2015 vintage is defined by its finesse. Sémillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%. 18 months in 100% French oak barrels.
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
- Vintage
- 2015
- ABV
- 14%
- Vol.
- 375ml