Revue de Presse

Decanter – Bordeaux 2011 A Merchant’s vintage

12 mai 2012

Chateau Coutet, 1er Cru Classe, Barsac 2011 – 18 points – 4 stars Great density and concentration with subdued acidity this year. Rich and honeyed. (18 points) Jeannie Cho Lee

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – The Surprisingly Successful 2011 Red and White Bordeaux

30 avril 2012

2011 Coutet 94-96 To be honest, I expected the 2011 Coutet to come rushing out of the blocks like Doisy-Daene; however it is not playing that game. Instead, it is almost Zen-like upon first acquaintance before revealing its life-affirming mineral aromas and traces of apricot and white peach that remain very subtle and yet tangibly […]

Bettane & Desseauve – Primeur 2011

25 avril 2012

Château Coutet – 18/20 Immense richesse en liqueur, grande longueur, grand style, encore dans ses limbes mais terriblement prometteur. Sauternais Sauternes et Barsac Millésime sauvé par sa précocité, qui a permis un développement de la pourriture noble, très tôt en septembre, obligeant tous les producteurs capables de le faire d’accélérer les vendanges pour éviter des […]

Wine Spectator – 2011 Bordeaux Dessert Wines

10 avril 2012

Château Coutet 2011 Score: 95–98 This is really packed, with heather, golden raisin, dried pineapple, fresh white peach, quince and honey notes all woven beautifully together. The long, pure, singing finish has loads in reserve. James Molesworth