"Neal Martin 94-96/100
The 2017 Coutet, which was tasted both as a final blend and directly from several different lots in barrel, has a very well defined bouquet with pure wild honey and orange blossom aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is crisp and fresh, underpinned by Coutet’s trademark acidic drive that counterbalances the intense honeyed fruit laced with orange zest and white peach. Superb. Drink 2022-2050. vinous.com, May 2018
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 95-97/100
The 2017 Coutet has lovely notions of spice cake, fresh ginger and honeysuckle over a core of lemon curd, beeswax and preserved peaches. Rich, spicy and quite decadent in the mouth, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing very long. Wine Advocate, April 2018
James Suckling 99/100
Wow. Fabulous focus and intensity to this wine with energetic sweetness and long, linear quality through the center palate. Orange-peel, lemon and peach undertones. Fresh finish. Drink or hold. JamesSuckling.com, January 2020"
One of the oldest estates in the Sauternes region, Coutet has an exceptional terroir clay on limestone subsoil with a rich architectural heritage. An English fortress in the 13th Century, this citadel with its square tower, a design typical of the era’s military constructions, became a wine producing estate in 1643. Château Coutet belonged to the de Lur Saluces family (Ch d'Yquem) for over a century and currently is owned and managed by Philippe and Dominique Baly, with the technical and commercial collaboration of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Mouton) S.A., the vineyard’s exclusive distributor.
The name Coutet comes from the Gascon word for knife ('couteau'), in reference to the wine’s fresh, lively acidity and unique vivacity. In its youth, Château Coutet displays aromas of white flowers, citrus, honey, and vanilla. Age enhances the botrytis character to give the wines a deep, delicate bouquet with hints of spice and candied fruit.
The property is 38.5 hectares, planted 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle
