Unctuous and ripe, with mouthfilling almond cream, ginger, heather honey and apricot flavors, this will need time to unwind fully, but when it does, expect more pineapple, maple and singed orange notes, as this has some depth and power in reserve, with more than enough cut for balance. A b...(read more)

The 2016 Coutet is bold, immediate and delicious. Ripe pear, tangerine, spice, mint and dried flowers build into the soft, caressing finish. This is an especially discreet, understated style with less overt sweetness than is found in many other wines.

Nothing jumping out of the glass here, but this has a delicacy of texture and a lightly lemony freshness which makes it more interesting. All in finesse and length.

Tasted twice this year and disappointingly seemed to be lacking the jewel-like definition that it has had in the best recent vintages, substituting it for a greater thickness and power. This is a pity. A bit just very flat and sweet - although judging by other notes I'm the one who is out...(read more)