2010 Coutet, Sauternes (Pre-Arrival)
SKU #1066854
93-95
points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2010 Chateau Coutet has 154-gms/litre residual sugar, one of the highest in Sauternes/Barsac. It is endowed with a delightful bouquet of freshly sliced mango, Tropicana and a touch of honey, with good definition and minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive balance and poise, and is slightly viscous in the mouth, with almond, lemon curd and a touch of orange peel. The finish is composed and long. The 2010 Coutet is very impressive for the vintage, although I suggest not quite reaching the stellar heights of the magnificent 2009.
(5/ 2011)
93-95
points
Wine Enthusiast
Powerfully rich wine, very concentrated, rich, with a great balance between acidity and honey and apricot flavors. Finely rich.
(6/ 2011)
95
points
Wine Spectator
Offers a bright inner core of honeysuckle, pineapple, star fruit and white peach flavors, coated for now with heather honey, marzipan and mango notes. Fresh and racy through the finish, this is an elegant beauty, showing terrific cut and precision. Best from 2015 through 2030.
(3/ 2013)
91-94
points
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Bright medium golden-yellow. Knockout nose offers pure, intense aromas of crystallized ginger, honey, vanilla and lemon custard, with a delicate spicy botrytis character tying all the elements altogether. Then deep, rich and dense, but with lively acidity framing and lifting the rich tropical fruit flavors. Finishes with a lovely touch of sexy botrytis and a lingering peppery nuance. A superb wine that should make a great follow-up to the outstanding 2009.
(8/ 2011)
Jancis Robinson
RS 154 g/l. 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle. Marmalade aromas and butter too. Thick but smooth with a light ginger beer note. 17.5/20 points.
(11/ 2012)
