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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2005
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$44.23
Surprisingly dry, this has richness rather than sweetness, and intense, powerful botrytis. The honey is intensely...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$39.79
Medium yellow-gold. Restrained aromas of peach and spices offer good lift. Very ripe and thick, with strong acidity...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2007
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.95
Offers fascinating aromas of cooked apple, clove and honey that follow through to a full body, with superlively...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.95
The 2010 Coutet has quite an intense bouquet with linseed oil and wax resin infusing the dried honey aromas, then...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$57.95
The 2010 Coutet has quite an intense bouquet with linseed oil and wax resin infusing the dried honey aromas, then...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$56.61
White peach, pineapple, white ginger, orange zest and green fig notes are clear and racy, while green almond,...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2011
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$58.19
White peach, pineapple, white ginger, orange zest and green fig notes are clear and racy, while green almond,...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2012
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.18
Broad and honeyed, with lots of warm piecrust, orange zest, glazed apple, peach and almond cream notes. The finish...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$62.83
#17 TOP 100 CELLAR SELECTIONS 2018. Powered by intense botrytis, this wine is opulent and ripe, with spice, yellow...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$39.95
Barrel Sample. The wine is ripe yet stylish and pure. It has a great balance between bright acidity and rich...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$41.35
One of the top sweet wines in this report is the 2016 Château Coutet, which has the vintage’s plush, opulent style...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2016
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$41.71
One of the top sweet wines in this report is the 2016 Château Coutet, which has the vintage’s plush, opulent style...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$48.18
Barrel Sample. This wine shows great balance and poised elegance. Its botrytis fruit gives it rich intensity, with a...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$46.87
Pale to medium lemon-gold colored, the 2018 Coutet has super intense, well-delineated notions of warm pineapple,...
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Chateau Coutet Sauternes Barsac 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$43.84
The pale lemon-gold colored 2019 Coutet is a thrill ride from the get-go, exploding from the glass with fantastically...
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Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 1982
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$815.95
The 1982 Yquem reached physiological ripeness on 16 September, though rain interrupted harvest that only really...
Assyrtiko Faro Semillon/sauvignon Blanc Other Italian Reds 750ml
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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