2016 Chateau Coutet 0,375 l - halbe Flasche - 1er Grand Cru Barsac

Decanter.com – 96 pts – JA: *Oh that's lovely. Ginger and sumac spice, and a gorgeous richness with the perfect balance of minerality. Rich but pure botrytis character and gently curling smoky notes leap out of the glass. Amazing persistency, easily one of the best wines in the tasting. This is excellent; succulent and mouthwatering.* - 04/2017

Falstaff Magazin – 93 pts – PM: *Helles, zart trübes Gelbgrün. Reife Ananasfrucht, Mango, zarter Blütenhonig, Orangenzesten unterlegt. Saftig, süßer Dosenpfirsich, Gewürznelken, opulenter Stil, viel Honig im Abgang, Holzwürze im Nachhall.* - (05/2017)

Vinum Magazin – 17/20 pts: *Wie immer wirkt das Muster noch unfertig (was hier schon fast als Qualitätszeichen gilt), mit Noten von Reduktion und Terpentin, im Mund von dichtem Bau, lang, die Art von Wein, die reifen muss.*

Weinwisser - 18.5/20 pts - GL, TW: *Sattes Gelb mit grün-goldenen Reflexen. Betörendes Bouquet mit reifen Sultaninen und Papaya, dahinter Harznoten und Zimt. Am öligen, buttrigen Gaumen mit perfekter Balance und delikater Mineralik. Süssholz, Karamell und feiner Bitterkeit im sehr langen Finale. Auf dem Weg zur höheren Wertung!*

JamesSuckling.com - (94-95)pts - JS: *Oily and dense with lots of sliced-cooked-pineapple, honey and light spice character. Full body and a long and spicy finish. Lasts a long time on the palate.* - 04/2017

Vinous.com - (89-92) pts - AG: * The 2016 Coutet is bold, immediate and delicious. Ripe pear, tangerine, spice, mint and dried flowers build into the soft, caressing finish. This is an especially discreet, understated style with less overt sweetness than is found in many other wines.* - 04/2017

Vinous.com – 91 pts – NM: *The 2016 Coutet has a high-toned bouquet of honey, clementine and light waxy aromas that overall is missing some complexity. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and notes of marmalade, quince and ginger. This is quite linear in style and does not really fan out on the finish, but I appreciate the harmony and length. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.* - 01/2020

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 93 pts – JL: *Pineapple, candied orange rind, vanilla, and apricots with sweet, honey and floral notes create the nose. The wine is lush, sweet and fresh, with a tropical fruit and decadent, honey coated finish.* - 04/2017