Coutet Barsac 1er Cru 2019

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Coutet
Label Name:
 
Barsac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 95; Jane Anson/Decanter 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 95-97; Neal Martin 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95

Tasting Note
Botrytis-driven honey, apricot, candied citrus and white flowers with exotic fruit and ginger; bright citrus-pith acidity and minerality lift a rich, long, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, Roquefort/blue cheese, apricot tart, crème brûlée. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork, mildly spicy Thai curries, dim sum with sweet-savory sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested in multiple passes for noble rot; fermented and aged ~18 months in French oak barrels (approx. 50% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Coutet, a Premier Cru Classé Barsac estate (classified 1855), family-owned by the Baly family since 1977; long history back to 1643.