Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 14 Aug 23
Medium straw-gold in color, the 2013 Coutet sashays out with showy notes of honeyed peaches, mango pudding, and lemon meringue pie, followed by wafts of fallen leaves, allspice, and orange marmalade. The palate has developed a wonderful array of savory, tertiary characters, with just enough freshness and a seductively nutty finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2040
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Aug 23
The 2013 Coutet has an attractive nose with dried honey, frangipane, rosewater and orange pith scents, blossoming nicely in the glass like a bashful child suddenly discovering their singing voice. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, lightly spiced marmalade and tangy apricot laced with white pepper on the finish. Impressive in terms of length, this Barsac is drinking well right now, but knowing Coutet's propensity to mature, will give another couple of decade's drinking pleasure.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2045
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.