Château Coutet

Château Coutet, 1er Cru Classé, Barsac, 2020

Name: Château Coutet, 1er Cru Classé, Barsac
Brand: Château Coutet
Price: 216.73 GBP

94/100

Inside Bordeaux

94/100

The Wine Independent

93/100

Vinous

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2020
37.5cl
DP
£18.98
2020
12x37.5cl
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£227.93
2020
75cl
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£36.12
2020
6x75cl
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£216.73

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We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2020 Coutet has a promising nose with dried honey, nectarine, Clementine and saffron scents, though it doesn't quite have the complexity of the best Sauternes. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine depth and better acidity than others in this flight. Marmalade and quince tones emerge toward the finish as this lingers nicely in the mouth. Very fine. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

drinking window 2027 - 2048

date of review 11/2024

94/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2020 Coutet has 138 g/l of residual sugar and a pale lemon-straw color. It rolls out with tantalizing scents of lemon butter, salted almonds, and lime blossoms, leading to touches of fresh ginger and chalk dust. The palate is tightly knit, with energetic citrus layers and a minerally finish.

drinking window 2024 - 2044

date of review 04/2023

94/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Dark gold in colour, this is concentrated from start to finish, lusciously sweet in texture, burnt toffee, mango and caramelised ginger, lifted by citrus, white flower and pink grapefruit notes. Harvest from September 16 through to October 26, with six successive passes through the rows.

drinking window 2023 - 2045

date of review 02/2023

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Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

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13.5%

allergen information

This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.