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Wine Description
The Story
The Château Coutet vines' deep roots extract elements from its terroir to give the grapes freshness, richness and strength. For this reason the estate carries the name "Coutet,” derived from the Gascon's word for knife, to signify the fresh, lively and crisp palate that is the wine's signature style. In its youth, the wines display generous notes of white flowers, citrus fruits, honey and vanilla. Ginger and pineapple are very typical aromas i...
Wine Information
Weather conditions:
Following a mild winter, the vines started to bud on March 23rd, a few days earlier than the previous year. Mid-flowering was noted on June 8th and mid-véraison on August 17th. Good weather conditions in October enabled the Botrytis cinerea to develop evenly and of excellent quality so that the crop could be harvested in four passages without any significant interruption.
| Harvest dates: | October 8 to Nove... |