Chateau Coutet Premier Cru Classe, Barsac 2019 (Demi)

The 2019 Coutet has quite a flamboyant, Germanic bouquet with petrol-infused botrytized fruit, though it lacks a bit of complexity and nuance. The palate is well-balanced with orange zest, marmalade and quince on the entry. Moderate depth, and quite linear towards the finish. It doesn't quite deliver the panache of the best wines of 2019 and there has been better Coutet's in recent years, but there is potential here. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2048
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: February 2023