Nose is a lively mix of pure apricot, honey, smell-able acids, some honey and a humus-like note. Intensely concentrated on the palate. Texturally there’s a feel of a tannin-like quality on the palate, but this is not a criticism. The honeyed quality is intense.
Nose is a lively mix of pure apricot, honey, smell-able acids, some honey and a humus-like note. Intensely concentrated on the palate. Texturally there’s a feel of a tannin-like quality on the palate, but this is not a criticism. The honeyed quality is intense.
Jun 13th, 2021
I am amazed that sitting with this wine this weekend actually showed better than from a 1.5L several years ago. Glorious in all of its unctuous splendor, the 2003 Chateau Coutet is one of the great wines made this vintage. The balance mid-palate is incredible, as is the unctuous texture. Rich vanilla creme brulee, butterscotch and roasted pineapple tones combine with minerals, and sour mango on the palate. With serious weight and verve, this is really singing now at the seventeen year mark and will continue to provide drinking enjoyment at least for another decade. Drink 2020-2032- 96
I am amazed that sitting with this wine this weekend actually showed better than from a 1.5L several years ago. Glorious in all of its unctuous splendor, the 2003 Chateau Coutet is one of the great wines made this vintage. The balance mid-palate is incredible, as is the unctuous texture. Rich vanilla creme brulee, butterscotch and roasted pineapple tones combine with minerals, and sour mango on the palate. With serious weight and verve, this is really singing now at the seventeen year mark and will continue to provide drinking enjoyment at least for another decade. Drink 2020-2032- 96
Oct 27th, 2020Beautiful nose of dried apricot and honey. Really nice persistence. The acids are very low but the fruit intensity is lovely.
Beautiful nose of dried apricot and honey. Really nice persistence. The acids are very low but the fruit intensity is lovely.
Oct 21st, 2018
Peach skin, ginger, candied orange, apricot kernel, aspirin. Incredibly primary still. Delicious.
Peach skin, ginger, candied orange, apricot kernel, aspirin. Incredibly primary still. Delicious.
Nov 19th, 2015
Hot vintage but oh, so good. Viscous honey, white peach and sexy
Hot vintage but oh, so good. Viscous honey, white peach and sexy
Aug 2nd, 2015
Vibrant aromas of honey, oranges and fresh figs. On the palate, wonderful dried figs, smoky agave syrup.
Vibrant aromas of honey, oranges and fresh figs. On the palate, wonderful dried figs, smoky agave syrup.
Feb 1st, 2015
Tour de force.
Jun 19th, 2014
Deep gold. No heat, medium sweet, unctuous, delicious
Deep gold. No heat, medium sweet, unctuous, delicious
May 18th, 2020
Past prime, no acid and faded fruit
Past prime, no acid and faded fruit
Mar 2nd, 2019
Apricot, honey, brown sugar, marmalade--unctuous, low acid, possibly a bit too evolved (maybe storage related), still enjoyable
Apricot, honey, brown sugar, marmalade--unctuous, low acid, possibly a bit too evolved (maybe storage related), still enjoyable
Apr 3rd, 2017
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
