2020 Coutet (Barsac)

Origin
Barsac, Barsac & Sauternes, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
sweet
Dominant Grape
Semillon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle Size
37.5cl
Case Quantity
12
Alcohol
13%
Wine Score
94 points, Jane Anson, decanter.com, May 2021 94-96+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, robertparker.com, July 2021
17 points, Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, May 2021

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Media Reviews

Jane Anson

Bright, yellow gold colour, with citrus, apricot, pineapple and a ton of mango fruits on the palate. Silky texture with spikes of lime juice bringing pep and definition. Saffron and white pepper add even more lift through the finish, this is excellent and easy to recommend. 94 points

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The 2020 Coutet has a pale lemon-gold color, waltzing out of the glass with energetic notes of lemon tart, pink grapefruit, green mango and lime blossoms, with hints of chopped almonds, clover honey, candle wax and straw, plus a waft of sea spray. The palate is all class, featuring ethereal intensity and amazing poise, enveloped in a satiny texture and seamless acidity, finishing long and mineral laced. Currently, while it is just a tick or so down on the impressive 2019, I love the restraint and energy of this 2020 and wouldn`t be surprised if it eventually spreads its wings and surpasses its showier sibling over time. 94-96+ points

Jancis Robinson

Greenish hint to the golden hue. Very classic with a botrytis note and some real freshness. Weight and integrity here with a savoury, even bacon-fat, finish. Not one of the sweetest wines, or what I probably mean is that the acidity is more pronounced than in many of its peers. Sleek and fresh. But probably for relatively early drinking. 17 points