Chateau Coutet, Sauternes (Barsac), 2001 archived highlights the finesse of this

highlights the finesse of this special site—producing a wine of lifted aromatics

While approachable now for its aromatic complexity and polished tannins

Antoine Foucault’s wines have achieved near-cult status

the structure firm but polished

it’s built for the long haul—15+ years if you’re patient

Chateau Coutet, Sauternes (Barsac), 2001 archived highlights the finesse of this2001 remains one of the greatest Sauternes vintages in memoryand for good reason. This vintage balanced the concentration Sauternes demands with the freshness that separates exceptional bottles from cloying ones. Coutet, a First Growth since 1855 and the largest vineyard in Barsac at 38. 5 hectares, produced a wine that's rich yet structured, with moderate sweetness and the kind of acidity that keeps you coming back. Seventy five percent Smillon with