Opalie De Chateau Coutet Bordeaux Blanc 2019 (750ml)
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Description
Château Coutet's Opalie is a white Bordeaux blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from Barsac, the sweet wine enclave of the Sauternes region. The 2019 vintage shows the house's dry white style, structured and layered rather than lush.
The nose opens with honeyed, buttery notes and vanilla zest, carrying that characteristic Sauternes aromatics (sweetly perfumed, yet undeniably fresh). On the palate, the wine is round and creamy with good weight, showing white stone fruits, apricot and peach, alongside a bright lime zest. There's a pronounced vanilla and toasted oak character that currently dominates the finish; this toasty quality will soften with age, allowing the wine's structure and balance to emerge more clearly. The entry is crisp and taut, with enough depth to reward patience.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon |
| Producer | Chateau Coutet - Barsac |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Wonderful aromas - a honeyed, buttery, vanilla zestiness, such a gorgeous nose. Lovely expression, good aromatic intensity - you get that lovely Sauternes aroma - smells almost sweet but you know it's fresh too. Round and weighty with a generous mouthfeel, it's creamy - thick with white fruits, apricot and peach and some lime zest. You do get a heavy dose of vanilla and toast at the end - a roasted, toasty quality that dominates at the moment but will settle and soften in time.