1996 Chateau Coutet 1er Classe Sauternes - Barsac

The 1996 Château Coutet Barsac is described as having a deep gold color with notes of raw honey, dried peaches, fresh apricot, and sliced mango. It’s likened to enjoying golden sunshine in a bottle.

Critics have scored this wine 91 points, and it’s noted for its lush and balanced dessert profile.

The wine’s gold color is sustained with light coppery glints.

The nose is ample and generous, opening on lovely notes of lemony zests, vanilla and honey mixed with very ripe pear and a few touches of candied pineapple.

An intense, aromatic expression fills the mouth in which one can find exotic fruits as well as notes of candied fruits, honey, and mild spices, all blended with great balance between the concentration of the botrytis and the fresh, tartness of citrus fruits. 

A medium, yet extremely savory finish, expressing an underpinned minerality that beautifully prolongs this beautiful impression in the mouth.