Opalie de Chateau Coutet

OPALIE DE CHATEAU COUTET

The opal is a precious stone prized for its beauty, reflecting light to shine in multiple colors that renders each one an inimitable and boundless expression of itself. Unique in its vivacity and richness, Opalie de Château Coutet is a first-of-its kind dry white wine from Barsac, produced in limited quantities from the heart of this Premier Grand Cru.

The inaugural 2010 vintage of Opalie de Château Coutet is delighting palates with its exceptional refinement and finesse and defining an exciting new style of dry white wine from Bordeaux.

Viticulture

Opalie de Château Coutet comes from the quintessential parts of the Grand Cru vineyards, comprised of fruit selected from a few rows of 40-year-old vines that are planted in the thickest layers of clay and limestone in the estate’s soil. Along with the local climate, these conditions contribute significantly to the aromatic complexity of the wine. The fruit is harvested manually, using small baskets to collect and protect the matured berries prior to arriving at the cellar.

Vinification
Château Coutet follows a traditional approach to winemaking, which is enhanced by the estate’s savoir-faire in selecting the perfect fruit. The distinguished flavor of the wine comes from combining in equal parts the body and depth of Sémillon with the elegance of Sauvignon Blanc. As a result, Opalie de Château Coutet is a memorable, elegant dry white wine with crisp mineral characteristics. True to its classic heritage, the wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes for the 2010 Vintage
Pale gold in color with intense brightness, Opalie de Château Coutet displays slight green hues evoking its youth. The aroma first unveils citrus notes (grapefruit and tangerine), followed by floral and oak (acacia and boxwood), then accentuated by hints of vanilla. Great minerality is well balanced with passion fruit and pineapple to form the wine’s sophisticated character. The wine stands out for its vibrant power and texture for a sensation of great subtlety and lingering freshness.