Coutet - Barsac 2022

Alexandre Ma

94

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

The terroir advantage of Barsac shines through in the hot 2022 vintage, with such a delicate mouthfeel that is rarely seen throughout the Sauternes region. The pure and abundant fruit aromas interweave into a rich and full-bodied melody, with notes of peach and orange marmalade as the leading roles. When swirling the glass, the hints of acacia honey and lily flower become apparent, as if they were accompanying melodies surrounding the main theme. Despite not having an outstanding acidity, there is no sense of heaviness. With age, it may evolve into a rich and sweet flavor similar to that of the 2003 vintage.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

The 2022 Château Coutet is more deep gold-hued and has a ripe, powerful style in its brioche, toasted bread, honeyed orange, and marmalade-like aromas and flavors. It's a rich, unctuous, full-bodied effort that has serious density and depth.

Yvesbeck.wine

99

byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

96% Sémillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc Coutet 2022 est d'une authenticité et d'une clarté improbable. Et j'oublie la profondeur. En fait, ce Coutet, on ne le voit pas venir. Il ne prévient pas, il émerge de l'on ne sait où, hors-mis qu'il est de Barsac pour se poser avec une certaine autorité, presque aristocratique, quoique plutôt militaire au vu du grade de son propriétaire ! Ainsi, la clarté est soulignée par la fraîcheur et l'éclat, tandis que la profondeur plébiscite les nuances florales et le calcaire. En bouche, le vin brille de son énergie, de sa salinité, de sa tension et de son aptitude à canaliser la douceur. Il est puissant, mais également incisif, virulent, imposant, presque tonitruant. En fait, il me fait penser à un adolescent conscient de son potentiel, qui ne veut démonstrativement pas tout faire ce que l'on attend de lui ; respectivement il n'a pas envie d'être charmant, il préfère le rock'n'roll… L'un empêchant pas l'autre. Un vin fascinant, touchant, emportant. 2029-2072 99/100

Vinous

94

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Coutet has a clean and precise bouquet with scents of white peach, apricot blossom, quince and saffron. It unfolds wonderfully in the glass but maintains a sense of control. The palate is very well balanced, with ample weight counterbalanced by a keen thread of acidity. There is a naturalness to this Coutet that I really appreciate. This is very fine.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

94

byJane Ansonthe2/6/2025

Low yields but well expressed juiciness here, along with luscious texture of apricot, citrus, pineapple, sage, mint leaf, liqourice, really impressive complexity and depth of flavour, kick of slate minerality on finish. An upscore from En Primeur - more proof that Barsac is the place to look in this vintage. Harvest September 26 to October 28

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

Lots of dried-apricot and peach aromas with hints of dried white mushrooms and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, this has lots of sweetness but a spicy flint and citrus character with dried pineapple and white peaches. Extremely long and flavorful. Such a balance and classiness to this. Drink or hold.

Vinous

95

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Coutet delivers nuances of pineapple, tangerine oil, orange confit and spice. Exotic and unctuous, it's also light on its feet for such an obviously rich wine. There's great balance here.

Wine Advocate

94

byYohan Castaingthe1/16/2025

One of the wines of the vintage, the 2022 Coutet opens with notes of apricots, spices and exotic fruits, setting the stage for a medium to full-bodied, round and supple palate enhanced by brightness and tension that culminates in a spicy, minty finish. Its balanced structure and lively acidity contribute to an ethereal ending, making it a very elegant yet chiseled Barsac. This blend of 94% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 1% Muscadelle is matured for 18 months in barrels.
94+

Decanter.com

93

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Bight and fun, a lovely easy, clean and sleek texture, quite straight with focus and a sense of cool freshness on the palate with some soft bitter edges that are so appealing. Has a great frame, slowly expands, not so overtly sweet or zingy, but this is refined and well delivered, still with concentration in the depth and overall long length. 158g/l residual sugar. 3.88pH.

Alexandre Ma

93-95

byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

The terroir advantage of Barsac shines through in the hot 2022 vintage, with such a delicate mouthfeel that is rarely seen throughout the Sauternes region. The pure and abundant fruit aromas interweave into a rich and full-bodied melody, with notes of peach and orange marmalade as the leading roles. When swirling the glass, the hints of acacia honey and lily flower become apparent, as if they were accompanying melodies surrounding the main theme. Despite not having an outstanding acidity, there is no sense of heaviness. With age, it may evolve into a rich and sweet flavor similar to that of the 2003 vintage.

The Vintage Journal

95-96

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2023

Pale medium colour. Fresh nougat, apricot, nectarine, honey aromas with orange peel notes. Richly concentrated and supple with lovely viscosity, lacy textures, some bittersweet notes and fresh quartz-like acidity. Very well balanced with lovely complexity and mineral length. 94% Semillon 5% Sauvignon Blanc 1% Muscadelle

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Luscious and sweet, sticky dates and crème caramel flavours, balanced by orange zest and lime. There is interest and contrast here, but even at this exceptional Barsac estate, owned by the Baly family, it is hard not to crave a little more lift.

matthewjukes.com

18,5

byMatthew Jukesthe5/15/2023

Yvesbeck.wine

96-98

byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

La fraîcheur de Barsac, respectivement les nuances crayeuses, sont bien mises en évidence dans le bouquet de Coutet ! Il révèle également de subtiles nuances de verveine, de menthe poivrée, de zestes d'orange et de pêches. Linéaire, précis et persistant, le vin a du gras, de la tension et une finale saline, tonique et très longue. Une grande réussite !

Bettane & Desseauve

97-98

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Impeccable botrytisation, arômes nobles d’agrumes, grande richesse en sucre résiduel, long et magnifique pour tout le demi-siècle à venir.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94-96

byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Flowers, pineapples, mango, apricot and candied lemon notes get the wine going. The palate, with its layers of sweet, ripe and overripe, honeyed yellow, and orange fruits is fresh, long, intense, balanced, and most importantly, delicious! And isn't that the purpose of a wine? Drink from 2025-2055.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Tempting dried fruit here with spice and floral character. Full and creamy with attractive acidity and a textural finish.