{"title":"Chateau Coutet","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarsac's sweettooth headquarters. This 38.5-hectare Premier Cru is the largest vineyard in Barsac and home to a legendary 110-meter cellar. Unctuous, perfectly balanced Sauternes that ages for decades—sometimes they make a pristine Cuvée Madame too.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-coutet-sauternes-2010-ac082425-auc","title":"Chateau Coutet, Sauternes, 2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Coutet is one of the great names of Barsac, classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification of Sauternes and Barsac. The estate, with its limestone-rich soils, produces some of the most elegant sweet wines in the region. The blend is anchored by Sémillon, with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle adding freshness and aromatic lift. The 2010 vintage was a fine year for Sauternes, yielding wines of concentration, balance, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy get this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eCoutet is a benchmark for lovers of sweet Bordeaux—famed for its brightness and precision compared to the richer, heavier style of Sauternes proper. The 2010 combines richness with Coutet’s signature lift, making it both indulgent and refreshing. Mature examples like this are increasingly rare and represent outstanding value compared to other premier cru estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does this wine taste like?\n\u003cbr\u003eLusciously sweet yet balanced, with layers of apricot, candied citrus, pineapple, and honey, accented by floral notes and a touch of spice. Barsac’s limestone soils bring freshness and minerality, keeping the wine lively on the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen should you drink this wine?\n\u003cbr\u003eDrinking beautifully now but will evolve gracefully through 2040. Perfect with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts, or simply sipped on its own as a meditative wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acker Merrall \u0026 Condit [AC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44899380396089,"sku":"NYC-[AUC]-AUC-AC082425-092325-CCS2010-ROW4-BOX owc","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Chateau-Coutet-Sauternes-2010-Dessert-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York_8629a2e3.jpg?v=1768515141"},{"product_id":"chateau-coutet-sauternes-barsac-2001-ac011126wk2-auc","title":"Chateau Coutet, Sauternes (Barsac), 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003e2001 remains one of the greatest Sauternes vintages in memory—and 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 Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, fermented and aged in French oak. Now over two decades in bottle, this is Barsac's signature elegance at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acker Merrall \u0026 Condit [AC]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45396460339257,"sku":"NYC-[AUC]-AUC-AC011126WK2-012426-CCSB2001-ROW10-BOX 3","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Chateau-Coutet-Sauternes-Barsac-2001-Dessert-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1773155786"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/chateau-coutet.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}