2017 Château Coutet | 97 Point Premier Cru Classé Barsac

🏆 97 Point Premier Cru Classé | One of Barsac's Finest Sweet Wines

One of the World's Greatest Sweet Wines

If Sauternes is the king of sweet wine...Château Coutet is one of its greatest treasures.

97 Points – The Wine Advocate | 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast | 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 95 Points – Wine Spectator | 95 Points – Vinous

Barsac, Bordeaux, France

RRP $150 a bottle

One of the World's Greatest Sweet Wines

If Sauternes is the king of sweet wine...

Château Coutet is one of its greatest treasures.

Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Coutet has been producing extraordinary botrytised wines for more than four centuries. Situated in the neighbouring commune of Barsac, the estate crafts wines renowned for their remarkable purity, freshness and longevity.

The 2017 Château Coutet is one of the finest releases in the estate's illustrious history. Combining exceptional richness with laser-like acidity, it delivers everything that has made Château Coutet one of Bordeaux's benchmark sweet wine producers.

Awarded 97 points by both Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, together with outstanding reviews from James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Vinous, this is one of the elite sweet wines of the vintage.

Tasting Notes

Expect an extraordinary Barsac with layers of:

• Candied lemon and orange marmalade
• Apricot and ripe peach
• Pineapple and mango
• Honeycomb and acacia honey
• Vanilla and crème brûlée
• Saffron and ginger spice
• Crushed limestone minerality

The palate is rich and opulent without ever becoming heavy. Luscious tropical fruits and honeyed citrus are perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, creating remarkable freshness and incredible precision. The finish is breathtakingly long, pure and mineral-driven.

This is sweet wine in perfect balance.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – The Wine Advocate
• 97 Points – Wine Enthusiast
• 96 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 95 Points – Wine Spectator
• 95 Points – Vinous

One of the highest-rated sweet wines of the outstanding 2017 Bordeaux vintage.

About the Wine

Dating back to the 13th century, Château Coutet is one of the oldest and most revered estates in Barsac. It was recognised as a Premier Cru Classé in the historic 1855 Classification, cementing its reputation among the world's greatest sweet wine producers.

The estate's unique limestone-rich soils distinguish Barsac from neighbouring Sauternes, producing wines with exceptional freshness, precision and elegance. The vineyards are planted predominantly to Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, with each variety contributing to the wine's remarkable complexity.

The 2017 growing season provided ideal conditions for the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), concentrating the fruit while preserving vibrant acidity. The result is a wine of extraordinary purity, richness and longevity.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Foie gras
• Roquefort and blue cheese
• Lobster with beurre blanc
• Roast pork with apple
• Crème brûlée
• Lemon tart
• Tarte Tatin
• Fresh peaches and apricots

Cellaring

Although already stunning today, the 2017 Château Coutet is built to evolve for 40–50+ years.

Over time it will develop magnificent layers of toasted almonds, beeswax, caramel, saffron and exotic spice while retaining its remarkable freshness and balance.

Why We Love It

The greatest sweet wines are never simply sweet.

They are wines of incredible freshness, complexity and precision.

The 2017 Château Coutet perfectly demonstrates why Barsac remains one of the world's great wine regions. It combines luxurious botrytised fruit with electrifying acidity, creating a wine that is simultaneously rich, elegant and effortlessly drinkable.

Receiving 97-point ratings from both Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, together with exceptional reviews from James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Vinous, confirms its place among the finest sweet wines of the vintage.

At $150, the 2017 Château Coutet represents remarkable value in the world of fine dessert wine. It offers the pedigree of a Premier Cru Classé, the complexity that only noble rot can provide and the longevity to reward collectors for decades. Whether served with foie gras, blue cheese or simply enjoyed on its own, this is one of Bordeaux's most captivating wines and a bottle every fine wine lover should experience.

👉 Premier Cru Classé Barsac wines with this level of critical acclaim and ageing potential are becoming increasingly sought after. Secure your bottles while they remain available.