Barsac 2013

Provenance

Single-Owner Private Collection

Critics Ratings

"Bright yellow. Oily lanolin nose and very clean. Lovely smoothness and already approachable. Certainly delivers the Sauternes experience, and masses of sweetness. Should match many a very sweet dish." - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Dec 2017)

"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." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 96/100 (Mar 2016)

"The 2013 Coutet has an attractive nose with dried honey, frangipane, rosewater and orange pith scents, blossoming nicely in the glass like a bashful child suddenly discovering their singing voice. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, lightly spiced marmalade and tangy apricot laced with white pepper on the finish. Impressive in terms of length, this Barsac is drinking well right now, but knowing Coutet's propensity to mature, will give another couple of decades' drinking pleasure." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (May 2023)