2009 Coutet, Sauternes
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Decanter
Reviewed October 2020On clay over limestone soils, relatively cool compared to Sauternes, this has a purity and freshness that is striking and moreish. Full of the quince, candied orange, truffle, apricot and lemon curd that you hope for in a quality sweet Bordeaux, coupled with lime blossom, ginger and citrus zest adding poise and character. (JA)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
A triumph for the vintage with spices, dried mushroom, dried pineapple, peaches, and honey. Full and sweet with bright acidity and a long, intense finish. Powerful wine. This could be the best Coutet ever.
96
Wine Advocate
Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Coutet leaps from the glass with warm apple pie, dried mango, fresh straw, lemongrass, ginger and crème caramel notes. The rich, concentrated, unctuous flavors are lifted by amazing freshness, finishing epically long, layered and with a tantalizing nuttiness. (LPB)
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Wine Spectator
Very lightly toasty, this is more floral for now, with lively honeysuckle and pineapple notes up front, giving way to richer hints of warm brioche, fig, glazed pear and lemon shortbread that should emerge more with time. The long, lacy finish has the poise and balance for long-term cellaring. (JM)
Notes
Comprised of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Great upfront lemon notes. Tart. Ralph: Lovely lemon tart flavors!
Details
| Type | Dessert Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Semillon |
| Origin | Sauternes, Bordeaux, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1094835 |