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White - Sweet/Dessert
2008 Château Coutet Barsac
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Sauternais
- Barsac
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Community Tasting Notes 41
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aagrawal wrote: 90 points
March 29, 2024 - Golden-yellow, light colored (way lighter than some uploaded photos to the CT database for this wine); aromatic, citrus zest, white flowers; palate is medium bodied, elegant medium-plus acidity throughout, sweetness is present but elegant, medium alcohol, lighter fruits and less botrytis than average for sauternes; finish is medium length. This is lighter and more elegant than the 2006 Coutet, but also a bit less stuffing and complexity. Still a fantastic pairing with food and an excellent sauternes/barsac, but this is one I'll drink in the next decade instead of aging to age 50. 90-91
1-2 hours air: This develops a lovely spice, almost ginger on the palate. Early maturity notes which will continue to develop with a few more years. -
StiGGe wrote: 87 points
June 22, 2023 - Medium bodied whine with flavours of medium fruit, light lemon and mango. Not so complex but tasty.
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englishman's claret wrote:
March 27, 2023 - Beautiful medium weight with a great balance of honey and acid; drinking really nicely now but should evolve positively as well.
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Joealex Likes this wine: 92 points
April 18, 2022 - Excellent wine albeit a bit monolithic profile and shy nose.
Anyway beautifull balance between sweetness and acidity, full body and long aftertaste.
I recomend ont only for dessert but also as pairng with roasted pork/poultry in sauce.1 person found this helpful Comment -
Sarco Likes this wine: 91 points
March 12, 2022 - Golden. Apricot, pineapple, pear, saffron and orange peel. Full-bodied with a little too low acidity but still well balanced. Long, complex taste where saffron comes through even more. An excellent wine.
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Pro Reviews 8
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/1/2018 (link)(Ch Coutet Sauternes White) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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December 2012, Issue #38 (link)
(Château Coutet 1er Cru Barsac) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
7/4/2012 (link)(Ch Coutet Barsac White) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
October 2010 (link)(Chateau Coutet (Barsac)) Subscribe to see review text.
The World of Fine Wine
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June 2009, Issue #24 (link)
(Château Coutet 1er Cru) Subscribe to see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
5/19/2009 (link)(Ch Coutet Barsac White) Subscribe to see review text.
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
April 2009 (link)(Chateau Coutet Barsac) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
1/21/2011 (link) 91 points(Château Coutet Barsac) Light golden yellow color; botrytis, apple, ripe lemon, ripe peach nose; tasty, sweet, ripe peach, mineral palate, that lacks some acidity; long finish 91+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White - Sweet/Dessert
- Producer Château Coutet
- Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Sauternais
- Appellation Barsac
- UPC Codes 3376820064681, 887017171080
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 10 (2%)
- In Cellars 307 (68%)
- Consumed 136 (30%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
foie gras, strawberries and cream, apple tart, bakewell tart, blue cheese, Blue cheeses, bread and butter pudding, creme brulee, desserts, foie gras *Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 18 votes
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- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- AppellationBarsac
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