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Château Coutet 1998
The spirit of the wine
A mature, luminous and delicately honeyed Barsac, true to the classical elegance of Château Coutet and the finesse of the 1998 vintage.
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France • Bordeaux • Barsac • Château Coutet • Premier Cru Classé 1855 • Sweet Wine • 1998
Château Coutet 1998 — Barsac
This Château Coutet 1998 is a great Barsac now showing a beautiful stage of maturity. A Premier Cru Classé of the appellation, Coutet is often distinguished by a fresher, more lifted and more crystalline style than some richer sweet wines, with a signature marked by candied citrus, orange blossom, yellow fruit and natural acidity that carries the finish with elegance.
Terroir: Barsac, limestone freshness and noble botrytis
Located in the heart of Barsac, Château Coutet benefits from limestone and clay-limestone soils that bring remarkable freshness, aromatic precision and a finish that often remains lively despite the richness of the wine. Sémillon plays the central role here, complemented depending on the vintage by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
The 1998 vintage, now fully mature, offers an evolved and complex profile, where the richness of botrytis is balanced by a fresh, savoury structure. This is a Barsac for immediate pleasure, ideal for lovers of great sweet wines already beautifully softened by time.
Tasting notes
Appearance: pale to medium gold, brilliant, with golden reflections showing the wine’s evolution.
Nose: intense and complex, with lemon zest, crystallised citrus, dried apricot, lanolin, orange blossom, fine honey and crème brûlée. With aeration, nuances of candied fruit, wax, sweet spices and marmalade may appear.
Palate: rich, sweet and ample, yet remarkably fresh. The vivid acidity balances the texture, avoids any heaviness and extends the finish with a savoury, persistent and delicately honeyed impression.
Expert review
92/100 — Wine Advocate
Lisa Perrotti-Brown describes Château Coutet 1998 as a well-evolved Barsac, pale to medium gold in colour, carried by intense aromas of lemon zest, crystallised citrus, dried apricot, lanolin, orange blossom and crème brûlée. Her review highlights a rich yet remarkably fresh palate, energised by vivid acidity that balances the sweetness and extends the finish with a savoury, persistent note.
In summary: a mature, fresh and refined Château Coutet 1998, combining the richness of a great sweet Barsac with vivid acidity, candied citrus notes and beautiful evolved complexity.
Food pairings: foie gras, Roquefort, blue cheeses, tarte Tatin, crème brûlée, citrus desserts, roasted apricot, lightly spiced Asian cuisine or enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal.
Data sheet
- At maturity – ready to enjoy now
- Sauternes
- Premier cru classé supérieur (Sauternes)
- Sweet white wine
- 1998
- IN
- Robert Parker: 92 / 100
- Bordeaux
- Bottle (0.75 l)
- 100% Sémillon
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