Description
The estate
Château Coutet is located in the Barsac appellation, in the heart of the Sauternes vineyards. In 1787, Thomas Jefferson, the future President of the United States, named Château Coutet the best Sauternes wine produced in the Barsac region. The word “coutet” is derived from the Gascon word for knife, and perfectly sums up the unique style of the estate’s creations: sharp, lively, fresh wines.
The vineyard
Château Coutet 1998 is a Barsac wine made from 38.5 hectares of vines planted with Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. These vineyards benefit from a privileged geographical location and a unique terroir composed mainly of clay-limestone soils. This environment allows the vines to draw the nutrients they need for their development from deep within the soil, guaranteeing high-quality grapes.
The vintage
1998 was a special year in terms of climate. Mild temperatures and low rainfall at the start of the year meant that the vines budded early. The sunny month of June helped the grapes to ripen to perfection. The heat of August, combined with favourable weather conditions in September, allowed Botrytis to develop well.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose is very fine, releasing scents of candied orange, accompanied by vanilla hints. Notes of apricot liqueur, gingerbread and honey then complete the bouquet.
Palate
The palate is fleshy, presenting a lovely balance between smoothness and freshness, and revealing notes of candied citrus fruit, mingled with a beautifully mineral framework.
Sémillon (75%), Sauvignon Blanc (23%), Muscadelle (2%)
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