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Château Coutet - 1996 - Château Coutet
Ref: A030296
1er Cru Barsac

Chateau Coutet is one of the oldest estates in Barsac and dates back at least to the 13th century. The name comes from a word for 'knife'. The estate acted as a military center in the 100 Years war. In 1788, Gabriel Barthélémy Romain de Fihot became owner of Coutet. The property was owned by the Filhot family until the French Revolution. Marcel Baly has owned Chateau Coutet since 1977. The Chateau is under the direction of Marcel Baly's sons, Philippe and Dominique Baly.

The wines at Chateau Coutet are fermented in oak barrels (of which about 1/3 are new each year). After fermentation, which ends within six weeks, the wines age in oak barrels for about 18 months. The wines from Chateau Coutet are concentrated and sweet with high levels of acidity to balance out the sweetness. While the wines are delicious when young, the true nature of an excellent Barsac like Chateau Coutet is only shown when the wines have many years of bottle age. These wines gain complexity and a lushness after a good vintage is stored for a decade or so. Coutet is especially known for the complex aromas it develops. It is important that storage conditions be proper for the life of the wine.

Chateau Coutet is known for producing a very elegant and stylish dessert wine. It is rich and full bodied and has the aromas and flavors of stone fruits like peaches when young. The flavors of the young wine develop into a complex fabric of vanilla, honey and cinnamon after years of age. Recent vintages have shown very strong results.

75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle

Price: £32.21
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

France - Bordeaux (Sweet White Bordeaux)	1996	Full Bodied
Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc/Muscadelle	White	Fois Gras/Apricots/Blue Cheese
Château Coutet	Sweet	Drink or keep

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