The '20 Coutet is an attractive, fresh and lighter example of Sauternes. This was tasted next to the '19 and '20 D'Yquem, and was able to hold its own. It was much closer to the '20 D'Yquem than the '19, but of the three was the lightest in terms of concentration and perception of sweetness.
On the nose, I found apricot, ginger, sweet spices, and floral honey. On the palate, the wine is medium to light in body with tangy apricot fruit, honey, white floral tones and spices, with good acidity, very fresh and vibrant. It does not come across as super sweet, so I can see this being a good Sauternes to pair with food. Compared to the D'Yquem wines, this does come across as a bit short in body and concentration. In a way, this seems like it needs age more than the D'Yquem, showing a bit less expressive and more coiled.
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Apricot, pineapple, orange, smidge of sulphur, tasted oak, sweet spice, a little caramel underpin. Juicy, sweet, slight woody texture, a little burnt jam quality to the fruit which shows pineapple and apricot jam. The touch of bitterness on the finish isn't off-putting...Okay
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The attention-seeking nose grabs you due to all of its honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, apricots, and mango drizzled with honey, and spice. The wine is perfectly balanced between all of its sweetness and vibrancy, leaving you with ample freshness to provide lift and cut to all of its honeyed, tropical fruits. Drink from 2023-2050.
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92-93 vvPunkte Verhaltene Nase, zeigt Blütentee, Aprikosen, Pfirsich, Rosmarinblüten und etwas Rauch. Im Gaumen von mittlerer Statur, deutliche Süsse, das ist Honig in flüssiger Form, die Säure wirkt moderat, trägt den Wein in einen langen und aromatisch attraktiven Abgang, endet auf Dörraprikosen und wieder Rosmarinblüten. Etwas üppig, aber komplex. (April/Mai 2021)
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Lemon meringue pie, honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, flowers and spice create an enthralling perfume. Sweet, yet zesty, rich and racy with a shot of cinnamon and honey-slathered yellow tropical fruits and vanilla that linger. This decadent sweet treat works because of its balancing acidity that keeps everything fresh and vibrant. 94-96
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Fragrant, fresh nose with excellent definition and pronounced Rock Rose, light spicing, elegant notes of tea. Nice botrytis here, very clean honey, some sunny touches and complex notes of ginger root.
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3/28/2024 - Robmcl920 Likes this wine: 93 Points
The '20 Coutet is an attractive, fresh and lighter example of Sauternes. This was tasted next to the '19 and '20 D'Yquem, and was able to hold its own. It was much closer to the '20 D'Yquem than the '19, but of the three was the lightest in terms of concentration and perception of sweetness.
On the nose, I found apricot, ginger, sweet spices, and floral honey. On the palate, the wine is medium to light in body with tangy apricot fruit, honey, white floral tones and spices, with good acidity, very fresh and vibrant. It does not come across as super sweet, so I can see this being a good Sauternes to pair with food. Compared to the D'Yquem wines, this does come across as a bit short in body and concentration. In a way, this seems like it needs age more than the D'Yquem, showing a bit less expressive and more coiled.
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3/2/2024 - remyworldpeace wrote: 92 Points
No detailed note but score during WSET. Good but needs more age
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11/17/2023 - chatters wrote:
Apricot, pineapple, orange, smidge of sulphur, tasted oak, sweet spice, a little caramel underpin. Juicy, sweet, slight woody texture, a little burnt jam quality to the fruit which shows pineapple and apricot jam. The touch of bitterness on the finish isn't off-putting...Okay
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3/21/2023 - Jeff Leve wrote: 94 Points
The attention-seeking nose grabs you due to all of its honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, apricots, and mango drizzled with honey, and spice. The wine is perfectly balanced between all of its sweetness and vibrancy, leaving you with ample freshness to provide lift and cut to all of its honeyed, tropical fruits. Drink from 2023-2050.
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1/26/2023 - Roger Patterson wrote: 87 Points
Big but lacking complexity. At UGC LA
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5/22/2021 - vvWine.ch wrote: 93 Points
92-93 vvPunkte Verhaltene Nase, zeigt Blütentee, Aprikosen, Pfirsich, Rosmarinblüten und etwas Rauch. Im Gaumen von mittlerer Statur, deutliche Süsse, das ist Honig in flüssiger Form, die Säure wirkt moderat, trägt den Wein in einen langen und aromatisch attraktiven Abgang, endet auf Dörraprikosen und wieder Rosmarinblüten. Etwas üppig, aber komplex. (April/Mai 2021)
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5/20/2021 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
Lemon meringue pie, honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, flowers and spice create an enthralling perfume. Sweet, yet zesty, rich and racy with a shot of cinnamon and honey-slathered yellow tropical fruits and vanilla that linger. This decadent sweet treat works because of its balancing acidity that keeps everything fresh and vibrant. 94-96
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4/23/2021 - Shrewsram Likes this wine: 93 Points
Fragrant, fresh nose with excellent definition and pronounced Rock Rose, light spicing, elegant notes of tea.
Nice botrytis here, very clean honey, some sunny touches and complex notes of ginger root.
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