Château Coutet, 1er Cru Classé, Barsac, 2003
A powerful nose, with sweet and clear, honeyed white peach and pear aromas; on the palate the wine is ultra sweet and concentrated, very ripe and full with a seductive, mellifluous and very long finish.
critic reviews
The 2003 Coutet has a well-defined bouquet, considering this was the year of the heat wave. Pretty yellow plum and tangerine scents have retained their freshness. The palate is crisp and taut, waxy in texture with yellow plum and quince, harmonious and poised with a fresh and persistent finish. This deserves a round of applause. Tasted from an ex-château bottle served at the estate.
The 2003 Coutet is pale to medium gold colored and leaps from the glass with vivacious notes of baked peaches, key lime pie and candied orange peel with hints of lime leaves, praline and lemon curd. The rich, expressive palate is laden with spicy layers, framed by lively acid and finishing on a creme caramel note.