Château Coutet - Barsac 2014

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Coutet is absolutely delicious. Nothing stands out, instead it is the wine's overall balance that is most impressive. Attractive scents of pear, white flowers and pastry convey and impression of finesse. The style is a bit laid back, but the Coutet is a real overachiever.

Asian Palate

92 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Elegant, balanced Coutet with ripe mango and tropical fruits that are balanced by fresh acidity. Focused and lean with fairly long length. A wine with very good concentration and depth.

Jancis Robinson

18 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/15/2015

Looks heavy in the glass. Unusually spicy. This wine really grabs the palate in a tactile way. Lots of texture and tension between sweetness and acidity. Exuberant. And unashamed. 

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This shows a lively density, intensity of fruit and spiciness. Pineapples as well. Full body, medium sweetness and a long finish.

timatkin.com

95 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

19 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Mittleres Gelb, lindengrüne Nuancen darin, leuchtend. Zeigt ein Traumbouquet, viel gelbe Früchte,frische, hoch reife Aprikosen, Orangenblüten, parfümierte Botrytis. Im Gaumen mit Charme, Souplesse und wunderschöner Balance, delikate Mineralik im Finale. Bei diesem phänomenalen Coutet musste ich mich richtig zurückhalten, um nicht das Glas in einem Zug zu auszusaufen. Ein kleiner Schluck musste aber dann doch sein. Und der war sehr bewegend. Barsac-Gänsehaut! Best Coutet ever! 19/20 2025 – 2060

Wine Enthusiast

97 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

96–98. Barrel Sample. Aromatic with the a note of wildflower honey, the palate brings white fruit flavors and rich botrytis power. The midpalate is densely concentrated with fruit tones, yet lightened by a vein of acidity.

Wine Spectator

95-98 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/27/2015

Plump at first, with a praline note around the heather, pineapple and nectarine flavors. Stretches out, with a juicy feel, while orange blossom and white peach accents fill in, imparting lift and cut. This packs a bit of power, but there’s lots of buried freshness as well. The finish is seriously long already.—J.M.