Castle Coutet - Barsac 2012

Jamessuckling.com

89 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2015

Dense for the vintage with phenolic, apple skin and honey character. Full body, light sweetness and an apple puree aftertaste. A little simple. Drink now.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/10/2015

Broad and honeyed, with lots of warm piecrust, orange zest, glazed apple, peach and almond cream notes. The finish lingers with orange and date accents, while a hint of citrus oil imparts good spine. Rather flattering today, but has the energy to develop with time. Best from 2017 through 2027. 2,500 cases made. –JM

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

the12/11/2014

Greenish gold. Very tense on the nose and then rather developed on the palate. Masses of pleasure but not that full. Definitely new wave with some green notes.

Clean, green, save the planet! Very racy. I could wallop this down already, although it’s still a bit chewy. Long.Drink 2016-2030

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

the10/23/2014

Greenish gold. Very tense on the nose and then rather developed on the palate. Masses of pleasure but not that full. Definitely new wave with some green notes. Clean, green, save the planet! Very racy. I could wallop this down already, although it’s still a bit chewy. Long. 2016-2030

Le Point

14,5-15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/16/2013

Nez grillé, botrytis, bouche riche, puissante, très liquoreuse, épicée, un peu chaleureuse. O= 2015 G= 15 ans

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2013

The 2012 has a lifted bouquet of quince, marmalade and yellow flowers that is precise and focused. The palate is viscous and convincing on the opening, offering good depth and cohesion with satisfactory botrytis, though it tails away ever so slightly on the finish. Still, this is a commendable effort and is another fine 2012 Barsac.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJulia Harding MWthe4/29/2013

Drink 2022-2035
Mid gold. More delicate on the nose than many. Light notes of apricot and honey, even a touch floral. Quite savoury on the palate, perhaps from the oak. Sweet and fresh and a careful 'dryness' on the finish that adds finesse. It's obviously not dry but there's a textural dryness that works well with the sugar sweetness. Very moreish and long. (JH)

Decanter.com

17 / 20

the4/22/2013

Rich, concentrated Barsac with a high level of residual sugar (145 gm/l) and honey, dried mango notes. Fairly dense, layered flavours with a full-bodied palate. Two samples tasted: one was fresh and lifted while the other was dull and heavy. 17/20pts ( 90/100pts)
Drink: 2019 - 2027
Taster: Jeannie Cho Lee MW