The origin of Chateau Coutet, dates all the way back to the 13th century, becaming a full time Sauternes wine producing estate in 1643. At one time the estate was even owned by the Lur-Saluces family, better known for also owning Chateau d’Yquem. The vineyard was sold to the Rolland family in 1925. The modern era began when Chateau Coutet was purchased by the Baly family in 1977 from the Rolland family.
Chateau Coutet is planted to 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. At 38.5 hectares of vines, Chateau Coutet is the largest vineyard in Barsac.
The 2009 Cuvee Madame, composed of 100% Sémillon, is pale lemon-gold in color with a beguiling fragrance of peach blossoms, mandarin peel, jasmine and allspice with core of pineapple, lemon pie, peach preserves and ginger plus a waft of musk perfume. Very big, powerful and seductive with decadent richness and loads of spice and floral layers accenting the ripe stone fruit flavors, it finishes with epic persistence. Drink 2018-2058.
100 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown The Wine Advocate robertparker.com