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Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe 2022 75cl

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Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe Overview

Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe is a prestigious French dessert wine. Crafted from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, it offers the classic richness, freshness and complexity that have made Sauternes wines renowned worldwide.

Ideal for collectors, fine wine enthusiasts and those looking for an exceptional bottle for celebrations or gifting. Pairs lightly with blue cheese or fruit desserts.

Tasting Notes

Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe

An exceptional dessert wine from one of the most prestigious Premier Cru Classe estates in the Barsac appellation of Bordeaux. Crafted from vineyards planted with 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle, it showcases the elegance, freshness and complexity that have made Château Coutet a benchmark for fine Sauternes-Barsac wines.

Careful vineyard management and mature vines produce grapes of outstanding concentration, resulting in a beautifully balanced wine with remarkable ageing potential.

Tasting Profile:

  • Appearance: Brilliant golden yellow with radiant clarity.
  • Nose: Expressive aromas of ripe stone fruits, citrus and delicate honeyed notes.
  • Palate: Rich and elegant with layers of apricot, peach, citrus and classic Sauternes honeyed complexity, balanced by vibrant freshness.
  • Finish: Long, refined and beautifully persistent with lingering fruit and mineral elegance.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Perfect for dinner‑party finales, elegant hosting and celebratory evenings.

Food Pairing

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this dessert wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Excellent with fruit crumbles, echoing its apricot and citrus notes. A lovely match with creamy cheeses, where its acidity cuts through richness.

  • Desserts
  • Cheese
Key Info

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Chateau Coutet

Wine Type: Dessert Wine

Wine Style: Medium-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Very Sweet

Vintage: 2022

Size: 75cl

ABV: 14%

Dietary:

Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Producer

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Chateau Coutet

Chateau Coutet is a historic Premier Cru Classe estate located in the Barsac appellation of Sauternes, Bordeaux. With origins dating back to the 13th century, the estate has long been recognised for producing elegant, refined sweet wines shaped by the region’s unique microclimate and noble rot (botrytis cinerea).

The vineyards are planted primarily with Semillon, supported by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, grown on limestone-rich soils that bring freshness and precision to the wines. Chateau Coutet is known for its lighter, more vibrant style within Sauternes, combining natural sweetness with lively acidity and aromatic lift.

Why We Love It

Why We Love This Dessert Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

“The balance is superb. Coutet’s limestone soils give this Sauternes real precision.”

Tasting Team Member: Emma, WSET 2

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FAQs For Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe

How is it made?

The estate’s 35‑year‑old vines grow on Barsac’s limestone soils, producing fruit with natural freshness and clarity. Botrytis cinerea concentrates sugars and flavours, creating the hallmark richness of Sauternes‑Barsac. Semillon provides texture and honeyed depth, Sauvignon Blanc adds citrus lift, and Muscadelle contributes floral nuance.

Fermentation and ageing in carefully selected barrels add vanilla warmth and structure. The result is a Premier Cru Classe wine that balances sweetness with freshness, offering both immediate pleasure and excellent ageing potential.

What does Premier Cru Classe mean?

It is a classification awarded in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification to recognise the highest-quality sweet wine estates in Sauternes and Barsac. Chateau Coutet is one of the distinguished producers to receive this honour.

Is Barsac the same as Sauternes?

Barsac is its own appellation within the Sauternes region.

Barsac wines:

  • Tend to be fresher and more vibrant
  • Often show pronounced citrus and mineral notes
  • Can be labelled as either Barsac or Sauternes

Chateau Coutet is widely recognised for producing wines with exceptional freshness and elegance.

Can Chateau Coutet be aged?

Yes. It has excellent ageing potential and can develop beautifully for 20 years or more when stored in suitable cellar conditions. With age, it can gain additional notes of:

  • Marmalade
  • Honey
  • Toasted nuts
  • Dried fruit
  • Spice
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe 2022 75cl

Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac Premier Cru Classe 2022 75cl

£57.95

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