2012 Coutet 2012 375ml

92 POINTS

James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

Broad and honeyed, with lots of warm piecrust, orange zest, glazed apple, peach and almond cream notes. The finish lingers with orange and date accents, while a hint of citrus oil imparts good spine. Rather flattering today, but has the energy to develop with time. Best from 2017 through 2027. 2,500 cases made. –JM

James Suckling

Dense for the vintage with phenolic, apple skin and honey character. Full body, light sweetness and an apple puree aftertaste. A little simple. Drink now.

Neal Martin - Wine Advocate

Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. The 2012 Château Coutet was showing a bit of reduction on the nose when I tasted it: just a touch of chlorine behind the clear honey and waxy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening. There is commendable weight in the mouth with dried honey and peach notes, although it just cuts away rather swiftly on the finish. I would give this a couple of years in bottle. 87+

Julia Harding MW - JancisRobinson.com

Drink 2022-2035Mid gold. More delicate on the nose than many. Light notes of apricot and honey, even a touch floral. Quite savoury on the palate, perhaps from the oak. Sweet and fresh and a careful 'dryness' on the finish that adds finesse. It's obviously not dry but there's a textural dryness that works well with the sugar sweetness. Very moreish and long. (JH) 17/20

Jacques Dupont - Le Point

Nez grillé, botrytis, bouche riche, puissante, très liquoreuse, épicée, un peu chaleureuse. O= 2015 G= 15 ans 14-15/20