Ch Coutet – St Emilion Grand Cru

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France

Bordeaux

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Red

The Facts

UPCs 2023 (12pk/750ml) - 8 73964 00002 3

Origins France > Bordeaux > Saint-Emilion

Appellation Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Varietal Merlot

Cepage 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 7% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaking Thermo-regulated cement and stainless-steel vats. Fermentation and maceration is done by varietals and by age of vines. Use of only indigenous yeasts for fermentation. Daily pumping overs. Maceration lasts 3-4 weeks to ensure optimal extraction of color, aromas and tannins.

Aging 18 months in 1/3 new French oak barrels.

Alcohol by Volume 14.0%

Annual Production 4000 cases produced annually.

Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Overall Brilliant cherry robe.

Aromas Delicate mellow nose of red fruits, vanilla, toast and touch of anise.

Mouthfeel Soft & fresh in the mouth with silky tannins and long finish

Tasting Notes The David-Beaulieu family has owned this estate since 1537. This latest vintage has a dense texture and a rich black fruit aroma that lead to generous dark fruit flavors leavened by acidity.

Awards 92pts Wine Enthusiast

Sustainability Certified Biodynamic, Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Biodynamic In Practice, Green Practicing, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

The Story

Château Coutet is one of the most exciting estates in the Aquitaine Wine Portfolio. Considered the best-kept secret in St. Emilion. Well located in the heart of the golden triangle of St. Emilion, this estate of 13 hectares (in one plot) it is literally squeezed between 3 classified growths of St. Emilion: Château l’Angelus, Château Beausejour Becot and Chateau Beausejour Duffau Lagarosse. Coutet, which has been in the David-Beaulieu family since 1537, was inherited by the present owners, when their 104 year old aunt passed away in the late 1990s. Because the aunt was born in the 19th century, she had no notion of pesticides, fertilizers or other “modern inventions.” So, by default, the estate remains “organic,” and is one of the few properties in St. Emilion (along with Cheval Blanc). The pureness of this estate is so remarkable, that it is the home of rare tulips - that date back to the Roman times - and can be found only in the Coutet vineyards. Enjoy it before the rest of the world discovers it!

Cultivation: Sustainable winemaking practices. All work in the vineyard is done by hand. No chemical treatment (weed-killers or pesticides) have ever been used at Coutet.
The vineyards are plowed manually or by horses. Grass is left between rows of vines to provide healthy microbiology in the vineyard, help limit erosion, and absorb surface moisture, thereby forcing vine roots deeper into the terroir. Natural composts are applied only when needed.

About Ch Coutet

Producer Story

Château Coutet is one of the most exciting estates in the Aquitaine Wine Portfolio. Considered the best-kept secret in St. Emilion. Well located in the heart of the golden triangle of St. Emilion, this estate of 13 hectares (in one plot) it is literally squeezed between 3 classified growths of St. Emilion: Château l’Angelus, Château Beausejour Becot and Chateau Beausejour Duffau Lagarosse.

Producer Story

Château Coutet is one of the most exciting estates in the Aquitaine Wine Portfolio. Considered the best-kept secret in St. Emilion. Well located in the heart of the golden triangle of St. Emilion, this estate of 13 hectares (in one plot) it is literally squeezed between 3 classified growths of St. Emilion: Château l’Angelus, Château Beausejour Becot and Chateau Beausejour Duffau Lagarosse.