2021, Château Coutet, BARSAC, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Grand Vin de SauternesBordeaux Blend: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle. Great quality, bright and concentrated, dried apricots, mandarin peel, fig, pineapple and candied ginger, with a touch of bitterness and a mouthwatering finish. This is gorgeous, one to look out for. 95 Jane Anson. The 2021 Coutet needs time in the glass, eventually offering scents of dried honey, pressed flowers and quince. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity and good weight and tension,

Vinous (2018)

Satiny-textured and concentrated

and edges of elderflower and pencil lead delicacy

for the Grand Vin

with softer smoked earth and baked spice

Understated and classy

made entirely from Savagnin

this is rather oakier than the Morey wines

cinnamon and crushed rocks lift the finish in this stylish

Tannins that support but don't overwhelm give a nice overall weight to the palate while the flavous linger on the long finish

soft citrus notes where a slate minerality gives whispers of freshness together with subtle sage and rosemary

Finishes direct and poised