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2022 Chateau Doisy-Daene (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$51. 99
Bottle
$623.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2022 Doisy-Daëne is all class. Rich, layered and super-expressive. Dried flowers, coconut, chamomile, apricot and dried ginger all grace this deep, beautifully layered Barsac. Drink 2027-2047.
3-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Dried mangoes and persimmons with dried flowers and exotic spices. Full with vivid acidity and an attractive spicy edge. Long with beautiful fruit.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Vibrant, sweet, mineral-accented, pineapples, vanilla, lemon curd, yellow plum, and honey are on fire here! Perfectly balanced between its sweet and fresh side, this is a serious, sweet treat! Drink from 2025-2050.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
100% Sémillon. RS 150 g/l. Cask sample.
Full, rich colour. Lifted and pure on the nose with floral, honeyed and white-fruit notes. Lovely weight and volume on the palate, the bitter-botrytised note adding freshness. Rich but not cloying. Lingers on the finish. Drink 2027-2045.
17.5/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2025.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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2022 Chateau Doisy-Daene Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$104. 00
Bottle
$1248.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2022 Doisy-Daëne is all class. Rich, layered and super-expressive. Dried flowers, coconut, chamomile, apricot and dried ginger all grace this deep, beautifully layered Barsac. Drink 2027-2047.
3-95 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Dried mangoes and persimmons with dried flowers and exotic spices. Full with vivid acidity and an attractive spicy edge. Long with beautiful fruit.
94-95 points
James Suckling
Vibrant, sweet, mineral-accented, pineapples, vanilla, lemon curd, yellow plum, and honey are on fire here! Perfectly balanced between its sweet and fresh side, this is a serious, sweet treat! Drink from 2025-2050.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
100% Sémillon. RS 150 g/l. Cask sample.
Full, rich colour. Lifted and pure on the nose with floral, honeyed and white-fruit notes. Lovely weight and volume on the palate, the bitter-botrytised note adding freshness. Rich but not cloying. Lingers on the finish. Drink 2027-2045.
17.5/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2025.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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- 95
- Nick's Import
2022 Chateau Doisy-Vedrines (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2022 Doisy-Vedrines is wonderfully floral and delicate in the glass. Dried pear, spice, chamomile and mint all grace this exquisite Barsac. I very much like the energy here. Drink 2027-2047.
92-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous
Thrilling and fun, bright and forward on the palate with lemon, lime, orange and pineapple - gorgeous tropical elements with a weighty, thick, unctuous texture. Lovely appeal here, really quite generous and tasty. It just has the acidity and the buzz you want - giving so much life- and then really matches the thickness and strong sweetness. I like this a lot. Fun, sweet and so drinkable but still with detail. Drink 2027 - 2050.
95 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
Lush, sweet, ripe, yellow tropical fruits with pineapples, apricots, and candied orange all coated with honey are in the nose and palate. Drink from 2025-2045.
93 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2025.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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- 89
- Nick's Import
2014 Chateau Nairac (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$54. 99
Bottle
$659.88 Dozen

Other Reviews...
The pineapple, nectarine and quince notes have a lush edge, with bright acidity buried underneath. Still relatively unformed, but the core is there.
89-92 points
J.M - Wine Spectator

Aromas of pear nectar, quince and vanilla complemented by marmelady botrytis. Almost shrill acidity lifts and extends citrus and tropical fruit flavours. This manages the neat trick of being rich and ripe yet refined.
18.25/20pts (94/100pts)
Decanter

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2011 Chateau Caillou 2nd Grand Cru Classe 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
Neal Martin Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012 (90-92) Drink: 2013 - 2030.
The 2011 Caillou has a light nose of lime cordial and freshly cut Satsumas, and it grows in stature with aeration to reveal subtle tropical notes. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry that is cut through by a silver thread of acidity, rendering the residual sugar barely perceptible. It is extremely taut and focused with a very precise finish. This Barsac second growth has good potential and should drink well over twenty years.

Wine Spectator : 93-96.
Remarkably knit and defined already, with bright, mouthwatering peach, apricot, persimmon and piecrust flavors. Long and pure. A beautiful wine. Good to see this estate back in the action. It made a terrific 2001, but has been quiet lately.

James Suckling 92-93.
A wine with dried oranges and spices with hints of lemon. Full body, with medium sweetness and a spicy finish. Intense botrytis character on the finish.

Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer: 1. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise. 2. As stocks are extremely limited all orders will be confirmed as available before payment is processed. 3. The wines are due to arrive in late 2014. 4. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine. 5. Errors and omissions excepted. 6. Delivery charges apply to any order under $200 in value- these can be found here: www.nicks.com.au/index.aspx?link_id=70.440

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2011 Chateau Caillou 2nd Grand Cru Classe

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
The 2011 Caillou has a light nose of lime cordial and freshly cut Satsumas, and it grows in stature with aeration to reveal subtle tropical notes. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous entry that is cut through by a silver thread of acidity, rendering the residual sugar barely perceptible. It is extremely taut and focused with a very precise finish. This Barsac second growth has good potential and should drink well over twenty years. Drink: 2013 - 2030
90-92
Neal Martin Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012

Remarkably knit and defined already, with bright, mouthwatering peach, apricot, persimmon and piecrust flavors. Long and pure. A beautiful wine. Good to see this estate back in the action. It made a terrific 2001, but has been quiet lately.
93-96
Wine Spectator

A wine with dried oranges and spices with hints of lemon. Full body, with medium sweetness and a spicy finish. Intense botrytis character on the finish.
92-93
James Suckling

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- 90
- Nick's Import
2015 Chateau Cantegril

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Other Reviews...
A bright, floral-edged style, with honeysuckle and heather notes up front, followed by tasty pineapple, peach and apricot flavors. Shows good energy overall.
90-93 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Intense grilled pineapple, crystallised ginger and fresh citrus aromas. Rich, dense and tactile flavours of mango and papaya, with orange marmalade nuances. Lovely wine. Same soil as Doisy-Daëne, but a little lower in altitude and in refinement. Is this the best Cantegril ever?
90 points
Decanter

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2015 Chateau Cantegril (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Other Reviews...
A bright, floral-edged style, with honeysuckle and heather notes up front, followed by tasty pineapple, peach and apricot flavors. Shows good energy overall.
90-93 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Intense grilled pineapple, crystallised ginger and fresh citrus aromas. Rich, dense and tactile flavours of mango and papaya, with orange marmalade nuances. Lovely wine. Same soil as Doisy-Daëne, but a little lower in altitude and in refinement. Is this the best Cantegril ever?
90 points
Decanter

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2016 Chateau Climens

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

A rarity in the area, the vineyard at Chateau Climens is planted to 100% Semillon on chalky limestone, sand and clay soils. Situated in the Barsac area of Sauternes, Climens will display a touch more richness than its Barsac peers, but as always ample sugar is balanced by suitably high acid levels. The wine is aged in 35%-45% new French oak for up to two years depending on the quality and style of the vintage.

Other Reviews....
I tasted the 2016 Climens from four separate lots identified by location, harvest dates, alcohol, residual sugar and the percentage each lot represents of the harvest. The four wines were remarkably different. The Nord was both plush and tropical-leaning, yet with notable freshness, while the Sud managed to be both deep and also light on its feet. I found the Ouest to be the most precise and aromatically lifted of the samples, while the Est was the most concentrated. A simple, impromptu blend of the four lots suggests the 2016 Climens is shaping up to be a magnificent Barsac. The interplay of the various components is quite remarkable.
93-96 points
Vinous

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2008 Chateau Climens 1er Grand Cru Classe Barsac

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Sauternes with top pedigree at outstanding prices. Stocks are limited

Other Reviews….
Tasted single blind against its peers. This has a very well -defined nose of dried pineapple, quince and vanilla pod that unfolds seductively in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a mellifluous texture, although there remains some oak that needs to be subsumed into the wine. It displays fine definition towards the finish with impressive length. Always a little curmudgeonly in its youth, this Climens deserves a decade in bottle. Tasted January 2012.
93 points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate

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2014 Chateau Climens

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Other Reviews...
The Château Climens was tasted from several lots that Bérénice Lurton and her team are preparing to blend together during its barrel maturation. Having conducted this practice over many years, I would point out that whereas in some years one has to conjecture to the full, in 2014 the lots were both smaller in number, less heterogeneous and paradoxically, more "complete". This made it easier to envisage the final wine. Here, you had to focus on the second trie where 80% of the crop was picked with widespread onset of botrytis. There are fleeting senses of dried honey, juniper berries and marigold, dried apricot on a couple of barrels. There is clearly good acidity here, most of the lots spicier than 2013. As usual, this Climens is bestowed a sense of volume and persistence in the mouth and you have the sense that this will be a more approachable Barsac compared to other vintages. Overall, Bérénice Lurton has a winning Climens on her hands, one that will in the top two or three sweet wines of the vintage.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate # 218 (Apr 2015)

One extremely fine lot after another, all marked by an extremely pure lemony botrytis. Bright and crisp, with lovely sweetness and mindboggling precision. Choosing between the various barrels to make the final blend will be even tougher than usual this year.
19/20pts (96/100pts)
Decanter

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- 96
- Nick's Import
2015 Chateau Climens

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Other reviews...
The 2015 Climens was tasted from different lots (after naughty Bérénice Lurton had successfully duped me with her April Fool's joke by saying that she had done a final blend). The fruit was picked from 8 September until 4 October at 21 hl/ha. The residual sugar is 130 grams per liter this year. Aromas that spring from samples included acacia honey, orange blossom, grapefruit and a little frangipane, all beautifully defined and gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening, a dash of spice on the entry, lively in the mouth with ginger and a dash of pepper tincturing the honeyed fruit, long and sustained as it fans out with vigor. This is a fabulous Climens from Bérénice Lurton and her team, and as usual, those with wise heads will opt to lay bottles down for 15 years to get the most from this special Barsac. It is destined to be a great Climens - and that's no April Fool's joke.
96-98 points
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com #224 (Apr 2016)

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- Nick's Import
2016 Chateau Climens (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

A rarity in the area, the vineyard at Chateau Climens is planted to 100% Semillon on chalky limestone, sand and clay soils. Situated in the Barsac area of Sauternes, Climens will display a touch more richness than its Barsac peers, but as always ample sugar is balanced by suitably high acid levels. The wine is aged in 35%-45% new French oak for up to two years depending on the quality and style of the vintage.

Other Reviews....
I tasted the 2016 Climens from four separate lots identified by location, harvest dates, alcohol, residual sugar and the percentage each lot represents of the harvest. The four wines were remarkably different. The Nord was both plush and tropical-leaning, yet with notable freshness, while the Sud managed to be both deep and also light on its feet. I found the Ouest to be the most precise and aromatically lifted of the samples, while the Est was the most concentrated. A simple, impromptu blend of the four lots suggests the 2016 Climens is shaping up to be a magnificent Barsac. The interplay of the various components is quite remarkable.
93-96 points
Vinous

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- 96
- Nick's Import
2015 Chateau Climens (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Other reviews...
The 2015 Climens was tasted from different lots (after naughty Bérénice Lurton had successfully duped me with her April Fool's joke by saying that she had done a final blend). The fruit was picked from 8 September until 4 October at 21 hl/ha. The residual sugar is 130 grams per liter this year. Aromas that spring from samples included acacia honey, orange blossom, grapefruit and a little frangipane, all beautifully defined and gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening, a dash of spice on the entry, lively in the mouth with ginger and a dash of pepper tincturing the honeyed fruit, long and sustained as it fans out with vigor. This is a fabulous Climens from Bérénice Lurton and her team, and as usual, those with wise heads will opt to lay bottles down for 15 years to get the most from this special Barsac. It is destined to be a great Climens - and that's no April Fool's joke.
96-98 points
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com #224 (Apr 2016)

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2012 Chateau Climens 375 ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
There was a common theme of spicy, honeyed fruit coming through on both the nose and the palate, one particular lot relatively high in alcohol that should provide the foundation for the more nuances pickings. In many ways, this is a quintessential Climens with subtle orange peel and mandarin notes allied with finely tuned acidity.

As usual, I tasted through several lots and micro-blends with Berenice Lurton and her team, to ascertain how the final blend will perform, paying particular attention to those that will form the heart of the final wine. For sure, this is going to be a Climens worth seeking out. Berenice is unequivocal that their conversion to biodynamics (to be certified in 2015) played a key role in combating bad rot in the vineyard. It was a late harvest for sure, commencing on October 15 but halted on October 19, when the rains returned.
It was the north-easterly wind on Sunday, October 28 that saved their vintage – drying out the grapes and over the next three days, when they were able to conduct a blanket harvest as the crop was so even. There is certainly not a mote of grey rot and final yields were a respectable 10 hectoliters per hectare. Berenice was correct – her teams have made an excellent 2012 and I suspect that it will be the finest of the vintage.
93-95
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate #206 April 2013

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2013 Chateau Climens Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Please note the conditions of this offer are as follows:

1. there is no minimum order unless stated
2. all wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise
3. once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued -payment will be due on receipt of this invoice
4. the wines are due to arrive in late 2016
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine
6. errors and omissions excepted
7. delivery charges apply to any order under $200 in value- these can be found at http://www.nicks.com.au/australian-freight

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2009 Chateau Climens 1er Grand Cru Classe 750ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
Picked in just two tries, 90% picked in one trie, tasting through 13 separate lots, the core components of a great Climens appear to be in place. Paying particular attention to the lots that constitute a large percentage of the blend (usually around 15%) the common themes are ones of great purity, persistency and precision. The aromatics display pure honey, minerals, occasionally a faint scent of spearmint and white peach, most with spellbinding precision. On the palate, Berenice Lurton has some stupendous lots at her disposal, with ample botrytis, ethereal definition, one or two more powerful, quite spicy lots and others that are shorter and will undoubtedly lend the blend an acidic cut. It will be a joy to taste this after bottling.
Score: 96-98
Neil Martin - Wine Advocate # 188 Apr 2010 Click here to learn more about the appellations of Bordeaux. Click here for a map of the appellations of Bordeaux

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2011 Chateau Climens 1er Grand Cru Classe

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
Tasting through individual lots, I was struck by their purity and tautness, developing engaging floral aromas with aeration, with occasional notes of yellow plum and ginger. On the palate, once again there is a common theme of purity and crisp acidity, although they alternated between a lighter and a more mellifluous style. One or two significant lots demonstrated enticing spicy notes that define great Climens. There is certainly enormous potential here, one that beckons an intense, vivacious Barsac underpinned by freshness and focus.
The 2011 was picked over five tries in two phases, the first from September 8 to the 21st representing a whopping 82% of the harvest over two tries; the second from September 26 until the 28th comprising over three smaller tries. Although the weather played a critical factor, Berenice Lurton attributed the success of her wine to her limestone soils. Drink: N/A
95-97
Neal Martin Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012

DECANTER 19

Jancis Robinson 18

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2013 Chateau Climens 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other reviews....
Cropped at ten hectoliters per hectare, this represents the first certified organic Chateau Climens. As usual, I have to conjecture how the final blend will manifest itself, a task becoming easier now that I have tasted through individual lots for several years. Clearly, the first tries contain zesty citrus fruit with crisp acidity and strong botrytis character, the second tries lending the structure and the Barsac/Climens character. I noticed a "marine" influence on the final tries picked on October 21 and 23, although here there is a slight attenuation. Putting all this together, I foresee an assured, perhaps slightly lighter but tensile Climens, with the more heavily botrytized fruit delivered toward the end. Quality is certainly on par with a very good vintage, the most impressive lots destined to form major components of the final blend. This ought to be a classic Climens.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #212 (Apr 2014)

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2011 Chateau Climens 1er Grand Cru Classe 375 ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….

Neal Martin Wine Advocate #200 Apr 2012 (95-97).
Tasting through individual lots, I was struck by their purity and tautness, developing engaging floral aromas with aeration, with occasional notes of yellow plum and ginger. On the palate, once again there is a common theme of purity and crisp acidity, although they alternated between a lighter and a more mellifluous style. One or two significant lots demonstrated enticing spicy notes that define great Climens. There is certainly enormous potential here, one that beckons an intense, vivacious Barsac underpinned by freshness and focus.
The 2011 was picked over five tries in two phases, the first from September 8 to the 21st representing a whopping 82% of the harvest over two tries; the second from September 26 until the 28th comprising over three smaller tries. Although the weather played a critical factor, Berenice Lurton attributed the success of her wine to her limestone soils.

DECANTER 19

Jancis Robinson 18

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2010 Chateau Climens 1er Grand Cru Classe 750 ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$245. 00
Bottle
$2940.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….

Berenice Lurton and her team managed to pick the crop just hours before rains fell on October 23. Tasting through every one of their lots in 2010, there was a theme of tautness, racy acidity and spice. Focusing upon two batches representing about 14% of the harvest, there was patently exquisite balance and a sense of concentrated but efficient power, counterbalanced by immense purity and effervescence. Their problem will be knowing exactly which lots to deselect!
Score: 94-96
Neal Martin Wine Advocate Issue #194 May 2011

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- Nick's Import
2012 Chateau Climens

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
There was a common theme of spicy, honeyed fruit coming through on both the nose and the palate, one particular lot relatively high in alcohol that should provide the foundation for the more nuances pickings. In many ways, this is a quintessential Climens with subtle orange peel and mandarin notes allied with finely tuned acidity.
As usual, I tasted through several lots and micro-blends with Berenice Lurton and her team, to ascertain how the final blend will perform, paying particular attention to those that will form the heart of the final wine. For sure, this is going to be a Climens worth seeking out. Berenice is unequivocal that their conversion to biodynamics (to be certified in 2015) played a key role in combating bad rot in the vineyard.
It was a late harvest for sure, commencing on October 15 but halted on October 19, when the rains returned. It was the north-easterly wind on Sunday, October 28 that saved their vintage – drying out the grapes and over the next three days, when they were able to conduct a blanket harvest as the crop was so even. There is certainly not a mote of grey rot and final yields were a respectable 10 hectoliters per hectare. Berenice was correct – her teams have made an excellent 2012 and I suspect that it will be the finest of the vintage.
93-95
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate #206 April 2013

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- 94
- Nick's Import
2014 Chateau Climens 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Other Reviews...
The Château Climens was tasted from several lots that Bérénice Lurton and her team are preparing to blend together during its barrel maturation. Having conducted this practice over many years, I would point out that whereas in some years one has to conjecture to the full, in 2014 the lots were both smaller in number, less heterogeneous and paradoxically, more "complete". This made it easier to envisage the final wine. Here, you had to focus on the second trie where 80% of the crop was picked with widespread onset of botrytis. There are fleeting senses of dried honey, juniper berries and marigold, dried apricot on a couple of barrels. There is clearly good acidity here, most of the lots spicier than 2013. As usual, this Climens is bestowed a sense of volume and persistence in the mouth and you have the sense that this will be a more approachable Barsac compared to other vintages. Overall, Bérénice Lurton has a winning Climens on her hands, one that will in the top two or three sweet wines of the vintage.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate # 218 (Apr 2015)

One extremely fine lot after another, all marked by an extremely pure lemony botrytis. Bright and crisp, with lovely sweetness and mindboggling precision. Choosing between the various barrels to make the final blend will be even tougher than usual this year.
19/20pts (96/100pts)
Decanter

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2022 Chateau Coutet (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$47. 99
Bottle
$575.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
Tempting dried fruit here with spice and floral character. Full and creamy with attractive acidity and a textural finish.
93-94 points
James Suckling
Flowers, pineapples, mango, apricot and candied lemon notes get the wine going. The palate, with its layers of sweet, ripe and overripe, honeyed yellow, and orange fruits is fresh, long, intense, balanced, and most importantly, delicious! And isn't that the purpose of a wine? Drink from 2025-2055.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
95% Sémillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. RS 158 g/l. Cask sample.
Subtle and citrusy on the nose with a bitter-orange edge. Rich and full on the palate the botrytis evident on the finish, a bitter note providing persistence. Reserved but should develop further.
17+/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2025.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2022 Chateau Coutet Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$95. 99
Bottle
$1151.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
Tempting dried fruit here with spice and floral character. Full and creamy with attractive acidity and a textural finish.
93-94 points
James Suckling
Flowers, pineapples, mango, apricot and candied lemon notes get the wine going. The palate, with its layers of sweet, ripe and overripe, honeyed yellow, and orange fruits is fresh, long, intense, balanced, and most importantly, delicious! And isn't that the purpose of a wine? Drink from 2025-2055.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
95% Sémillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. RS 158 g/l. Cask sample.
Subtle and citrusy on the nose with a bitter-orange edge. Rich and full on the palate the botrytis evident on the finish, a bitter note providing persistence. Reserved but should develop further.
17+/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Payment is due at the time of ordering to secure stocks.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2025.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.

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2021 Chateau Coutet Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork
One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Coutet needs time to cohere in the glass, eventually offering scents of dried honey, pressed flowers and quince. It just needs a little more pizzazz. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity and good weight and tension, showing the energy that is slightly lacking on the nose at the moment. Maybe it could benefit from more unctuousness on the finish, but this remains an enjoyable Barsac that will gain complexity with bottle age. Drink 2025-2045.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Fantastic energy and length to this young Sauternes, with dried-apple, apple-pie, spice and cinnamon character . Medium body, medium sweetness and a vibrant finish.
95-96 points
James Suckling
Honeysuckle, pineapple, cashew nuts, lemon meringue pie, orange blossoms and honey on the nose move you to know more about this vibrant, racy, sweet treat. Drink from 2023-2050.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued - payment will be due on receipt of this invoice.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2024.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2021 Chateau Coutet (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork
One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
The 2021 Coutet needs time to cohere in the glass, eventually offering scents of dried honey, pressed flowers and quince. It just needs a little more pizzazz. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity and good weight and tension, showing the energy that is slightly lacking on the nose at the moment. Maybe it could benefit from more unctuousness on the finish, but this remains an enjoyable Barsac that will gain complexity with bottle age. Drink 2025-2045.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Honeysuckle, pineapple, cashew nuts, lemon meringue pie, orange blossoms and honey on the nose move you to know more about this vibrant, racy, sweet treat. Drink from 2023-2050.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued - payment will be due on receipt of this invoice.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2024.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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1972 Chateau Coutet

Sauternes, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Please note: bottle has slight damage to capsule, and light cellar bloom on label. While we do everything possible to ensure back vintage wines are of the finest provenance, old wines are not guaranteed in any way. Be aware that flavour profiles can change dramatically in older wines. If you are unsure that you will enjoy the flavours that come with older wines, we recommend you don't buy them. "I don't like it" does not qualify for a refund.

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2020 Chateau Coutet (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
Aline Baly kindly furnished me with background information on the 2020 Coutet. "The first sorting occurred on September 16 and 17 to harvest the botrytis resulting from the thunderstorms of August 15," she told me. "The second and third passeage were organized quickly, as the climatic conditions were becoming unfavorable. The teams were ready to harvest within the hour, as soon as a weather window emerged. This second phase of harvest finally took place on September 23 before a thunderstorm that resulted in a cumulative rainfall of 38mm. Then the harvest continued September 29 and 30 before 77mm of precipitation. A new passeage was initiated, initially, on October 8 and 9, but 140mm of rain accumulated since the first sort strongly impacted concentration levels, encouraging us to be patient until October 12. We resumed the harvest under normal conditions until October 22 but with a very capricious forecast. A fifth and sixth sort followed one another, and the harvest ended on October 26.” Coutet has a very perfumed and more floral bouquet compared to, say, the de Fargues that happens to precede it, aromas of dandelion and apricot mingling with saffron and light chamomile. The palate is well balanced, very pure and lightly spiced, displaying a tang of marmalade and quince toward a finish that is marked by Coutet’s trademark acidic bite. Quintessentially Coutet, this should give 25–30 years of drinking pleasure.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Lemon meringue pie, honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, flowers and spice create an enthralling perfume. Sweet, yet zesty, rich and racy with a shot of cinnamon and honey-slathered yellow tropical fruits and vanilla that linger. This decadent sweet treat works because of its balancing acidity that keeps everything fresh and vibrant.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Bright, yellow gold colour, with citrus, apricot, pineapple and a ton of mango fruits on the palate. Silky texture with spikes of lime juice bringing pep and definition. Saffron and white pepper add even more lift through the finish, this is excellent and easy to recommend.
94 points
Jane Anson - Decanter
Full bottle all of 1,405 g. 95% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample. 18 months in oak envisaged. No information on yield.
Greenish hint to the golden hue. Very classic with a botrytis note and some real freshness. Weight and integrity here with a savoury, even bacon-fat, finish. Not one of the sweetest wines, or what I probably mean is that the acidity is more pronounced than in many of its peers. Sleek and fresh. But probably for relatively early drinking.
17+/20 points
Jancis Robinson MW

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2020 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.
Other Reviews....
Aline Baly kindly furnished me with background information on the 2020 Coutet. "The first sorting occurred on September 16 and 17 to harvest the botrytis resulting from the thunderstorms of August 15," she told me. "The second and third passeage were organized quickly, as the climatic conditions were becoming unfavorable. The teams were ready to harvest within the hour, as soon as a weather window emerged. This second phase of harvest finally took place on September 23 before a thunderstorm that resulted in a cumulative rainfall of 38mm. Then the harvest continued September 29 and 30 before 77mm of precipitation. A new passeage was initiated, initially, on October 8 and 9, but 140mm of rain accumulated since the first sort strongly impacted concentration levels, encouraging us to be patient until October 12. We resumed the harvest under normal conditions until October 22 but with a very capricious forecast. A fifth and sixth sort followed one another, and the harvest ended on October 26.” Coutet has a very perfumed and more floral bouquet compared to, say, the de Fargues that happens to precede it, aromas of dandelion and apricot mingling with saffron and light chamomile. The palate is well balanced, very pure and lightly spiced, displaying a tang of marmalade and quince toward a finish that is marked by Coutet’s trademark acidic bite. Quintessentially Coutet, this should give 25–30 years of drinking pleasure.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous
Lemon meringue pie, honeysuckle, candied pineapple, orange blossoms, flowers and spice create an enthralling perfume. Sweet, yet zesty, rich and racy with a shot of cinnamon and honey-slathered yellow tropical fruits and vanilla that linger. This decadent sweet treat works because of its balancing acidity that keeps everything fresh and vibrant.
94-96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider
Bright, yellow gold colour, with citrus, apricot, pineapple and a ton of mango fruits on the palate. Silky texture with spikes of lime juice bringing pep and definition. Saffron and white pepper add even more lift through the finish, this is excellent and easy to recommend.
94 points
Jane Anson - Decanter
Full bottle all of 1,405 g. 95% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle. Cask sample. 18 months in oak envisaged. No information on yield.
Greenish hint to the golden hue. Very classic with a botrytis note and some real freshness. Weight and integrity here with a savoury, even bacon-fat, finish. Not one of the sweetest wines, or what I probably mean is that the acidity is more pronounced than in many of its peers. Sleek and fresh. But probably for relatively early drinking.
17+/20 points
Jancis Robinson MW

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2019 Chateau Coutet (375ml) Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$43. 99
Bottle
$527.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork
Other Reviews....
The pale lemon-gold colored 2019 Coutet is a thrill ride from the get-go, exploding from the glass with fantastically intense scents of tangerine peel, lime blossoms and lemon marmalade over a core of pineapple upside-down cake, candied ginger, ripe apricots and clover honey plus suggestions of chanterelles and musk perfume. The palate is equally electric and exhilarating, prancing around the palate with a whole myriad of candied citrus, stone fruit and citrus flavors, charged by a racy backbone of acidity, finishing beautifully textured and with an epically long firework display of minerals. Apart from all that, it is pretty darn delicious.
95-97+ points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (July 2020)

A sweet, dense and rich white with oily character. Full and layered. Extremely long. Spicy. Very dense.
94-95 points
James Suckling

Orange blossoms, honey, cinnamon spice, creme brulee, pineapple and candied apricots create the perfume. On the palate, the wine pops with honey-drenched pineapple, mango and orange marmalade. As sweet as this is, there is ample freshness to keep everything lifted.
92-94 points
Jeff Leve - Wine Cellar Insider

Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued - payment will be due on receipt of this invoice.
4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2022.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2009 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Pale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Coutet leaps from the glass with warm apple pie, dried mango, fresh straw, lemongrass, ginger and crème caramel notes. The rich, concentrated, unctuous flavors are lifted by amazing freshness, finishing epically long, layered and with a tantalizing nuttiness.
96 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate (Mar 2019)

A triumph for the vintage with spices, dried mushroom, dried pineapple, peaches, and honey. Full and sweet with bright acidity and a long, intense finish. Powerful wine. This could be the best Coutet ever.
96 points
James Suckling

This is the best example of a young Chateau Coutet I have ever tasted. Intense notes of honey drenched pineapple, orange, apricot, nectarine, nuts and minerality focus your attention. Rich, pure, sweet, powerful and refined, there is the perfect amount of lift and balance to keep you interested in tasting the wine. The assemblage this vintage was made from 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Bravo Aline!
96 points
Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

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2017 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Coutet has lovely notions of spice cake, fresh ginger and honeysuckle over a core of lemon curd, beeswax and preserved peaches. Rich, spicy and quite decadent in the mouth, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing very long.
95-97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate #236 (April 2018)

Bright pineapple and white peach flavors rush forth, with a zip of tangerine running through the creamy finish. Shows lots of honeysuckle accents on the finish. Youthfully tight, but delivers wonderful length.—J.M.
92-95 points
Wine Spectator

This wine shows great balance and poised elegance. Its botrytis fruit gives it rich intensity, with a ripe orange-marmalade flavor and layers of tight acidity. This will be a wine for serious aging and not ready to drink before 2024.
95-97 points
Wine Enthusiast

The 2017 Coutet, which was tasted both as a final blend and directly from several different lots in barrel, has a very well defined bouquet with pure wild honey and orange blossom aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is crisp and fresh, underpinned by Coutet’s trademark acidic drive that counterbalances the intense honeyed fruit laced with orange zest and white peach. Superb.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2017 Coutet is very, very good. Nuanced and beautifully textured, throughout, the 2017 has quite a bit to offer. Silky contours add finesse to the orange peel, apricot jam, mint and spice flavors. Above all else, Coutet offers terrific depth while remaining light on its feet.
91-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Another rocking sweet wine is the 2017 Château Coutet. This big, full-bodied, opulent beauty has serious notes of orange blossom, buttered citrus, and honey, yet also shows the more pure, precise, and elegant style of the vintage on the palate. The cool, overcast summer allowed good ripeness while preserving the purity of fruit and the whites (and dessert wines) from this vintage are beautiful!
93-95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2009 Chateau Coutet Cuvee Madame

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$850. 00
Bottle
$10200.00 Dozen

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....

The 2009 Cuvee Madame, composed of 100% Sémillon, is pale lemon-gold in color with a beguiling fragrance of peach blossoms, mandarin peel, jasmine and allspice with core of pineapple, lemon pie, peach preserves and ginger plus a waft of musk perfume. Very big, powerful and seductive with decadent richness and loads of spice and floral layers accenting the ripe stone fruit flavors, it finishes with epic persistence.
100 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2009 Coutet Cuvée Madame is the fifteenth release due in January 2019. It is a slightly larger production than the usual 1,200 bottles: 1,900 bottles produced of which 1,600 are planned for release. It has a very complex bouquet with dried honey, barley sugar, orange zest, frangipane and hints of ginger. This just takes a little while to coalesce. The palate is a party in the mouth with an effervescent entry, Clementine, honey, a touch of Chinese 5-spice and ginger, certainly one of the spicier Cuvée Madames that I have tasted with pain d’épices on the finish. Superb.
96 points
Neal Martin

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2014 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$86. 99
Bottle
$1043.88 Dozen

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Brilliant straw colour with golden edges. Intoxicating scents of honeyed apricots, peaches and marmalade blossom from the glass followed by dried pineapple, faint hints of raisins and spice. Prodigiously rich with a thick viscous textural feel and outstanding concentration the palate boasts decadent flavours of honey, dried apricots and fresh ripe peaches over infusions of sweet ripe pineapple, tropical fruit and light spice. Finishes with a good lick of freshness that keeps everything in balance. Long powerful aftertaste of honeyed apricots, marmalade, ripe peaches and dried pineapple. A rich, luscious Coutet.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc 14%

Other Reviews...
Plump at first, with a praline note around the heather, pineapple and nectarine flavors. Stretches out, with a juicy feel, while orange blossom and white peach accents fill in, imparting lift and cut. This packs a bit of power, but there's lots of buried freshness as well. The finish is seriously long already.
95-98 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Ripe tropical fruit, vanilla and herbs intermingle with smoky botrytis. Dense, rich flavours of custard and toffee apples, saffron and a hint of noble rot bitterness on the long finish.
18.25/20pts ( 94/100pts )
Decanter

The Château Coutet 2014 is a blend of 75% Sémillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle and delivers...cue the drumroll...a whopping 162 grams per liter of residual sugar, the highest level of any Sauternes that I have data for. As you would expect, the total acidity is slightly, but not dramatically lower than its peers at 3.9 grams per liter (compared to say, 4.3 grams per liter at Doisy-Daëne.) This Coutet '14 has a complex bouquet with razor-sharp, minerally, citrus fruit mixed with wild honey and a touch of Riesling-like petrol. The palate is totally convincing. There is a great thrust of rich botrytized fruit sliced through with Coutet’s trademark acidity, despite the spoonfuls of sugar, that lends this such vibrancy and tension. It possesses and almost clinical precision with long persistence on the finish. This is a divine Coutet that may warrant a higher score subject to how it evolves in barrel.
93-95+ Points
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate #218 April 2015

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Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork
One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Coutet has lovely notions of spice cake, fresh ginger and honeysuckle over a core of lemon curd, beeswax and preserved peaches. Rich, spicy and quite decadent in the mouth, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing very long.
95-97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate #236 (April 2018)

Bright pineapple and white peach flavors rush forth, with a zip of tangerine running through the creamy finish. Shows lots of honeysuckle accents on the finish. Youthfully tight, but delivers wonderful length.—J.M.
92-95 points
Wine Spectator

This wine shows great balance and poised elegance. Its botrytis fruit gives it rich intensity, with a ripe orange-marmalade flavor and layers of tight acidity. This will be a wine for serious aging and not ready to drink before 2024.
95-97 points
Wine Enthusiast

The 2017 Coutet, which was tasted both as a final blend and directly from several different lots in barrel, has a very well defined bouquet with pure wild honey and orange blossom aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is crisp and fresh, underpinned by Coutet’s trademark acidic drive that counterbalances the intense honeyed fruit laced with orange zest and white peach. Superb.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2017 Coutet is very, very good. Nuanced and beautifully textured, throughout, the 2017 has quite a bit to offer. Silky contours add finesse to the orange peel, apricot jam, mint and spice flavors. Above all else, Coutet offers terrific depth while remaining light on its feet.
91-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Another rocking sweet wine is the 2017 Château Coutet. This big, full-bodied, opulent beauty has serious notes of orange blossom, buttered citrus, and honey, yet also shows the more pure, precise, and elegant style of the vintage on the palate. The cool, overcast summer allowed good ripeness while preserving the purity of fruit and the whites (and dessert wines) from this vintage are beautiful!
93-95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

Conditions of Pre Arrival Offer:
1. There is no minimum order unless stated.
2. All wines are 750ml unless indicated otherwise.
3. Once received, all orders will be confirmed with suppliers and then an invoice issued - payment will be due on receipt of this invoice.
4. The wines are being shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2020.
5. Nicks Wine Merchants reserve the right to pass on any changes in Government duties and taxes and delivery charges from the date of order to the date of final delivery of the wine.
6. Errors and omissions excepted.
7. Delivery charges may apply - these can be determined by visiting the Freight Rates page.
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2017 Chateau Coutet Magnum (1500ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Coutet has lovely notions of spice cake, fresh ginger and honeysuckle over a core of lemon curd, beeswax and preserved peaches. Rich, spicy and quite decadent in the mouth, it has wonderful freshness and depth, finishing very long.
95-97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Wine Advocate #236 (April 2018)

Bright pineapple and white peach flavors rush forth, with a zip of tangerine running through the creamy finish. Shows lots of honeysuckle accents on the finish. Youthfully tight, but delivers wonderful length.—J.M.
92-95 points
Wine Spectator

This wine shows great balance and poised elegance. Its botrytis fruit gives it rich intensity, with a ripe orange-marmalade flavor and layers of tight acidity. This will be a wine for serious aging and not ready to drink before 2024.
95-97 points
Wine Enthusiast

The 2017 Coutet, which was tasted both as a final blend and directly from several different lots in barrel, has a very well defined bouquet with pure wild honey and orange blossom aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is crisp and fresh, underpinned by Coutet’s trademark acidic drive that counterbalances the intense honeyed fruit laced with orange zest and white peach. Superb.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

The 2017 Coutet is very, very good. Nuanced and beautifully textured, throughout, the 2017 has quite a bit to offer. Silky contours add finesse to the orange peel, apricot jam, mint and spice flavors. Above all else, Coutet offers terrific depth while remaining light on its feet.
91-94 points
Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Another rocking sweet wine is the 2017 Château Coutet. This big, full-bodied, opulent beauty has serious notes of orange blossom, buttered citrus, and honey, yet also shows the more pure, precise, and elegant style of the vintage on the palate. The cool, overcast summer allowed good ripeness while preserving the purity of fruit and the whites (and dessert wines) from this vintage are beautiful!
93-95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2010 Chateau Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$144. 00
Bottle
$1728.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

The 2010 Chateau Coutet has 154-gms/litre residual sugar, one of the highest in Sauternes/Barsac. It is endowed with a delightful bouquet of freshly sliced mango, Tropicana and a touch of honey, with good definition and minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive balance and poise, and is slightly viscous in the mouth, with almond, lemon curd and a touch of orange peel. The finish is composed and long. The 2010 Coutet is very impressive for the vintage, although I suggest not quite reaching the stellar heights of the magnificent 2009.
Score: 93-95
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate # 194 May 2011

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2019 Chateau Coutet Pre-Arrival Offer

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$87. 99
Bottle
$1055.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork
Other Reviews....
The 2019 Coutet has a luscious bouquet with scents of dried honey, honeysuckle and orange pith, intense and well defined. The palate is built around Coutet's trademark line of acidity, an underlying zestiness cutting through the unctuous honeyed fruit with a welcome orange rind and marmalade note on the persistent finish. Excellent.
94-96 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

A sweet, dense and rich white with oily character. Full and layered. Extremely long. Spicy. Very dense.
94-95 points
James Suckling

Lots of pure honeycomb, candied orange, quince, and white flower notes all emerge from the 2019 Château Coutet, another balanced, sweetly fruited dessert wine from 2019 with lots to love. I don't think it's going to match the 2016, but it's certainly in the same class as the 2017. It's going to shine right out of the gate yet keep for 15-20 years in cold cellars.
93-95 points
Jeb Dunnuck

Orange blossoms, honey, cinnamon spice, creme brulee, pineapple and candied apricots create the perfume. On the palate, the wine pops with honey-drenched pineapple, mango and orange marmalade. As sweet as this is, there is ample freshness to keep everything lifted.
92-94 points
Jeff Leve - Wine Cellar Insider

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2015 Chateau Coutet (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other reviews...
Vibrant, with a singed almond frame sprinting along, this offers nectarine, white peach and star fruit notes. Mirabelle plum and pineapple details echo through the finish. Very long, boasting terrific range.
94-97 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Very rich, deep aromas of lemon verbena, peach, cinnamon; enticing. Rich, dense and suave palate, with a honeyed richness to the spicy, fresh citrus and apple jelly flavours. A large-scaled Coutet showcasing a hint of passerillage (dried grapes). Outstanding, but I prefer the 2014.
92 points
Decanter

A Coutet with great depth and fruit. So much dried tropical fruit character, bright acidity and fruit sweetness. Vivid and clean.
94-95 points
James Suckling

The wine is ripe yet stylish and pure. It has a great balance between bright acidity and rich fruitiness. It is a very fine wine with great aging potential, as it hints at the more opulent future to come.
95-97 points
Wine Enthusiast

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2011 Chateau Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….

James Suckling 93-94
This white is thick and rich with lots of dried fruit character as well as spices. Full body, medium sweet and a spicy finish. Lovely intensity. Classy.

Wine Spectator : 95-98

Jancis Robinson : 17

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2005 Chateau Coutet Barsac (750ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other Reviews…..
Intense aromas of honey, spice and candied lemons. Full-bodied, very sweet and dense, with a syrupy mouthfeel and a long finish. This is very concentrated. Almost classic quality.
92-94 points
James Suckling – Wine Spectator Magazine

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2011 Chateau Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$69. 99
Bottle
$839.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….

James Suckling 93-94
This white is thick and rich with lots of dried fruit character as well as spices. Full body, medium sweet and a spicy finish. Lovely intensity. Classy.

Wine Spectator : 95-98

Jancis Robinson : 17

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2008 Chateau Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe Barsac

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2017-2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

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Brilliant pale gold colour with pale gold hue. The nose displays strong honeyed characters followed by some dried apricot and a touch of peach followed by some raisin and spice end notes. The palate possesses plenty of rich luscious fruit and excellent mouthfeel although it is not as quite as viscous as the Filhot. Honey, ripe apricot, tropical fruits and spice flavours. Clean finish with long luscious honeyed apricot, toffee and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years (2017-2018)
Alc 14.0% Other Reviews….
Tasted single blind against its peers. This has a very floral, exuberant bouquet with white peach and grapefruit soaring from the glass. It is very pure and vivacious. The palate is harmonious with what feels like more sucrosity than on previous occasions. It is not viscous in texture, suggesting high acidity to slice through all that sweetness (a typical Coutet trait, as it turns out.) The finish displays touches of ginger and dried orange rind that linger nicely in the mouth, although the general impression is that it needs several years to "calm down." Tasted January 2012.
92 points
Neil Martin - The Wine Advocate

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- 90
- Nick's Import
2018 Chateau Coutet

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$120. 00
Bottle
$1440.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Lush, creamy and overt, with almond, ginger cream and maple notes draped over a dried apricot core. Displays good oomph but needs to stretch out a bit.
90-93 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

Pleasant center palate to this young Barsac. Medium-bodied and very sweet, but lacks a bit of botrytis for me.
91-92 points
James Suckling

This wine's ripeness is intense, just hinting at an impressive future. The dry core of botrytis balances the honey and the spice, along with fresh lemon curd. This is likely to be a very fine wine.
95-97 points
Wine Enthusiast

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2010 Chateau Coutet 1er Grand Cru Classe 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$74. 99
Bottle
$899.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

The 2010 Chateau Coutet has 154-gms/litre residual sugar, one of the highest in Sauternes/Barsac. It is endowed with a delightful bouquet of freshly sliced mango, Tropicana and a touch of honey, with good definition and minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with very impressive balance and poise, and is slightly viscous in the mouth, with almond, lemon curd and a touch of orange peel. The finish is composed and long. The 2010 Coutet is very impressive for the vintage, although I suggest not quite reaching the stellar heights of the magnificent 2009.
Score: 93-95
Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate # 194 May 2011

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2013 Chateau Coutet 375ml

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews…
The 2013 Coutet has one of the most complex aromatics you will find this year - a smorgasbord of citrus fruit, lime zest, orange blossom and white peach that is beautifully interwoven with compelling mineralite. The palate is extremely well-balanced, very intense and linear right from the start, with wonderful tension toward the finish that exhibits just a hint of spice. In other words, this is everything you expect from a great Coutet.
93-95 points
Neal Martin - Wine Advocate #212 (Apr 2014)

Powerful, with intense apricot, tangerine and pineapple notes forming the core, all wrapped with toasted almond, shortbread and sweetened butter notes. Has loads in reserve, with serious cut still to fully show itself.
94-97
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

Wow. This is superb with great botrytis character from white pepper to dried mushrooms. Dried fruits such as apple and lemons. Full body, very sweet yet tight and racy. Needs three or four years to open.
96 points
James Suckling - www.jamessuckling.com (Feb 2016)

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2005 Chateau Coutet Barsac (375ml)

Barsac, Bordeaux, FRANCE

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Closure: Cork

One of the superstars of Barsac, the wines are typically noted for their elegance and style rather than weight and richness. At 38.5 hectares in size, Coutet is one of the largest vineyards in the region, with plantings consisting of 75 % Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. Fermentation takes place in barrel of which 50% are new with further ageing in oak for 18 months.

Other Reviews…..
Intense aromas of honey, spice and candied lemons. Full-bodied, very sweet and dense, with a syrupy mouthfeel and a long finish. This is very concentrated. Almost classic quality.
92-94 points
James Suckling – Wine Spectator Magazine

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