2004 Chateau Coutet Sauternes

Château Coutet owns one of the oldest Sauternes-producing vineyards in France, located between the Garonne and Ciron rivers--ideal conditions for encouraging the spread of Botrytis cinerea, that delicious je ne sais quoi in many dessert wines.

17.5 points, Jancis Robinson - RS 154 g/l. 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle. Marmalade aromas and butter too. Thick but smooth with a light ginger beer note. (RH)