Château Coutet
Opalie de Château Coutet AOC Bordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Barsac, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Liz had this 12 years ago
Liz had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2014
Nothing stood out either good or bad. I've has some exceptional white Bordeaux and this isn't one of them.
Nothing stood out either good or bad. I've has some exceptional white Bordeaux and this isn't one of them.
Mar 6th, 2015
Pours a golden yellow with high viscosity; extremely flinty nose, somewhat reductive initially, but blows off after some time in the glass. Ripe, yellow orchard fruits, bruised apple, yellow flowers, a healthy dose of French oak which is masterfully done IMO. Has a nice, mineral laden finish. Very long. Texture is so silky. A decent amount of power but balanced with acidity.
Pours a golden yellow with high viscosity; extremely flinty nose, somewhat reductive initially, but blows off after some time in the glass. Ripe, yellow orchard fruits, bruised apple, yellow flowers, a healthy dose of French oak which is masterfully done IMO. Has a nice, mineral laden finish. Very long. Texture is so silky. A decent amount of power but balanced with acidity.
Feb 8th, 2026
Opalie de Château Coutet – 2023
Bordeaux Blanc Sec AOC – Barsac, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
From the legendary Château Coutet in Barsac, better known for its Sauternes-style sweet wines, comes this rare dry white. Crafted from 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Sémillon, Opalie highlights Coutet’s limestone terroir and precision winemaking. A wine of elegance and aromatic complexity.
Aromas & Flavors
Yellow plum, white peach, and stony orchard fruit, lifted by citrus zest and a delicate floral note. A subtle smoky-mineral edge underscores its depth.
Mouthfeel
Crisp, bright, and aromatic with well-balanced acidity. Medium-bodied yet lively, finishing with a saline freshness that keeps it engaging sip after sip.
Food Pairings
Sole meunière, oysters, scallop carpaccio, Roast chicken with herbs, goat cheese tart, Asparagus risotto, Mediterranean mezze.
Verdict
A vivid, terroir-driven Bordeaux Blanc that offers both energy and refinement. Bordeaux dry whites often fly under the radar, Opalie is a fine reminder of their potential.
Did You Know?
Opalie is produced in very small quantities (just a few thousand bottles annually) and showcases the same vineyard plots used for Château Coutet’s Sauternes, but harvested early to preserve freshness instead of allowing botrytis.
Opalie de Château Coutet – 2023
Bordeaux Blanc Sec AOC – Barsac, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷
Overview
From the legendary Château Coutet in Barsac, better known for its Sauternes-style sweet wines, comes this rare dry white. Crafted from 93% Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Sémillon, Opalie highlights Coutet’s limestone terroir and precision winemaking. A wine of elegance and aromatic complexity.
Aromas & Flavors
Yellow plum, white peach, and stony orchard fruit, lifted by citrus zest and a delicate floral note. A subtle smoky-mineral edge underscores its depth.
Mouthfeel
Crisp, bright, and aromatic with well-balanced acidity. Medium-bodied yet lively, finishing with a saline freshness that keeps it engaging sip after sip.
Food Pairings
Sole meunière, oysters, scallop carpaccio, Roast chicken with herbs, goat cheese tart, Asparagus risotto, Mediterranean mezze.
Verdict
A vivid, terroir-driven Bordeaux Blanc that offers both energy and refinement. Bordeaux dry whites often fly under the radar, Opalie is a fine reminder of their potential.
Did You Know?
Opalie is produced in very small quantities (just a few thousand bottles annually) and showcases the same vineyard plots used for Château Coutet’s Sauternes, but harvested early to preserve freshness instead of allowing botrytis.
