Chateau Coutet Vintage 1989

History tells us that Thomas Jefferson claimed that Coutet was the best Sauternes in Barsac. The property changed hands many times, after the owner Filhot was beheaded during the French Revolution, until purchased by the Baly family in 1977.

Typical blend, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc. 75cl bottle. Abv 13.5%

Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level in neck

Critic tasting note: (1989 vintage)

"This is the second time in several years that I have enjoyed this wine. The bottle that I enjoyed at Château Coutet with their winemaker showed quite a bit better than the first bottle that I purchased at auction. The ’89 Coutet nose is quite evolved with a bit of oxidation. Honey and ripe pineapple with apricot aromas come together with nutmeg accents. The palate shows really good richness and intensity which makes it difficult to believe this wine is thirty years old, Apricot marmalade, ripe pineapple, creme brûlée and butterscotch flavors come together in the glass with wild mushroom undertones. Showing serious range and intensity, this gorgeous wine has a minute long finish that completes the package."

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