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Vintage | Wine 1955 |
Classification | Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Coutet |
Country | France |
The Château Coutet is a french estate located in Barsac. The vineyards has 38ha of vines and the grape variety are Sémillion, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle. The Château Coutet is a premier cru classé of Sauternes in Classification of Sauternes wines in 1855.
As at the Chateau d'Yquem, the old vertical presses are still in service and must, after settling, is fermented in oak barrels. Château Coutet produces nectar of exceptional longevity. Editor Marcel Baly since 1977, the wine has won rich liquid, while retaining its freshness and grace.
The best vintages of the Château Coutet are 1929 and 1949, the wines of 1959, the vintage 1961, cru classé of 1989 and 1990, grands crus of 2000 and the recently vintage of 2005.
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Information on the vintage 1955 white Bordeaux: A perfect growing season and well-nigh perfect Sauternes. Still lovely.