2023 Opalie de Chateau Coutet
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Tasting notes
Expressive and silky. Generous, smooth, savoury body, fresh citrus and blossoms, grapefruit, asian pear, with a saline, mineral finish.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent
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A blend of 74% Sauvignon Blanc and 26% Semillon, the 2023 Opalie de Coutet prances out with cheery notes of baked apples, spice cake, and pear tart, leading to a waft of lemongrass. The light to medium-bodied palate is crisp and zesty, with a compelling chalkiness to the finish.
The 2023 Opalie offers one of the best aromatic profiles amongst almost two dozen dry Sauternes tasted this vintage. There’s a complex array of orange pith, wet stone and apple blossom on the nose that is beautifully defined. The palate is well balanced with a tangy entry, possessing judicious touches of orange rind and bitter lemon and a pithier finish than its peers. Excellent.
The 2023 Opalie offers one of the best aromatic profiles amongst almost two dozen dry Sauternes tasted this vintage. There’s a complex array of orange pith, wet stone and apple blossom on the nose that is beautifully defined. The palate is well balanced with a tangy entry, possessing judicious touches of orange rind and bitter lemon and a pithier finish than its peers. Excellent.
About the producer
Classified as a First Growth in 1855, this Barsac property has a history stretching back to the 14th century. Today it has 38.5 hectares of vineyard, producing brilliant sweet wines cut by taut acidity. In certain years, it produces Cuvée Madame, pure botrytised Semillon from its oldest vines.