Château Coutet

Sauternes & Barsac

PHILIPPE ET DOMINIQUE BALY

Recognised as one of the finest wines in its appellation, Château Coutet was ranked a first growth in 1855.

A STORY

In a few words

Coutet is one of the oldest estates in the Sauternes region and has an outstanding architectural heritage and terroir. Château Coutet belonged to the Lur Saluces family for over a century and is currently owned and managed by Philippe and Dominique Baly, with technical and commercial assistance from Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A., who have exclusive distribution rights.

 

The name “Coutet“ comes from the Gascon word for “couteau“, meaning “knife”, in reference to the wine’s fresh, vibrant acidity and unique crispness. When young, Château Coutet has aromas of white flowers, citrus, honey, and vanilla. Noble rot comes through with age, revealing a deep, delicate bouquet with hints of spice and candied fruit.

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AT THE HEAD

Representatives of the Castle

Philippe BALY

Manager

Aline BALY

Marketing and Communications Director

THE CHATEAU

Key numbers

Area

44 ha

Production

42,000 bottles

Geology

Clay-limestone

Grape variety

75 % Sémillon, 23 % Sauvignon Blanc, 2 % Muscadelle

Rearing

18 months in French oak barrels

New barrels: 90% – 100%

Second wine

La Chartreuse de Coutet

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