1961 Château Coutet

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Neal Martin, Jan 2023

This bottle of 1961 Coutet was bottled in the UK by Charles Kinloch & Co. What a lovely mature Barsac. Marmalade and quince scents unfold on the nose, nothing complex and perhaps missing a little botrytis, yet very pure. That comes across on a palate that is likewise balanced and fresh. Like many 1961 Sauternes, it does not exude tension or possess the subtlety of the 1962s, yet this has pleasing length and a beguiling viscous finish. Tasted at Noble Rot in London.

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91
91/100

Neal Martin

83
83/100

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

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83 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 83/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2007

About the producer

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Coutet

Classified as a First Growth in 1855, this Barsac property has a history stretching back to the 14th century. Today it has 38.5 hectares of vineyard, producing brilliant sweet wines cut by taut acidity. In certain years, it produces Cuvée Madame, pure botrytised Semillon from its oldest vines.

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White

Taste

Sweet

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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