all wrapped in a classy and very pure finish of exceptional length

cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke

This feels very lithe with an almost perfect bead of acidity

wild herbs

but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

Coutet Vintage:1996 all wrapped in a classyPale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Coutet leaps from the glass with warm apple pie, dried mango, fresh straw, lemongrass, ginger and crme caramel notes. The rich, concentrated, unctuous flavors are lifted by amazing freshness, finishing epically long, layered and with a tantalizing nuttiness.