Chateau Coutet 2013

Professional Ratings

• 96 Wine Spectator
  Unctuous and ripe, showing mouthfilling flavors of almond cream, ginger, heather honey and apricot, this will need time to unwind fully, but when it does, expect more pineapple, maple and singed orange notes, as this has some depth and power in reserve, as well as more than enough cut for balance. A beauty in the making. Best from 2018 through 2038.
• 96 James Suckling
  Wow. This is superb with great botrytis character from white pepper to dried mushrooms. Dried fruits such as apple and lemons. Full body, very sweet yet tight and racy. Needs three or four years to open.
• 95 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2013 Coutet has one of the most complex aromatics you will find this year - a smorgasbord of citrus fruit, lime zest, orange blossom and white peach that is beautifully interwoven with compelling mineralite. The palate is extremely well-balanced, very intense and linear right from the start, with wonderful tension toward the finish that exhibits just a hint of spice. In other words, this is everything you expect from a great Coutet.
  Range: 93-95
• 95 Wine Enthusiast
  Complex and ripe, this has an opulent, full character that is balanced by fresh acidity. It's a very fine wine, on the tight edge between crispness and richness.
  Barrel Sample: 94-96
• 95 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
  A stunning effort, the stately 2013 Château Coutet starts out lush in its aromas and finishes long and lavishly. The wine's complex mix of ripe tropical fruits, hazelnuts, and oak are almost irresistible at this stage. Its elegant finish pairs it well with blue-veined cheeses. (Tasted: January 30, 2018, San Francisco, CA)