refined and gorgeously long if markedly firm finish
Sappy and precise on the palate
There is fine concentration to the relatively powerful sappy and mouth coating flavors that are shaped by wonderfully fine-grained tannins on the hugely long
but that's not the main attraction here
A brilliantly discreet spicy nose consists of sandalwood
Coutet Cuvee Madame - Sauternes 1997 Volume:750ML refined and gorgeously long ifThe Chteau Coutet 1997 Cuve Madame, which was picked on October 14 according to Aline Baly, has a more resinous bouquet compared to the 1995, touches of adhesive infusing the dried honey, shaved almond and quince scents, touches of tropical fruit coming through allied with more mineralit than the 1995 Cuve Madame. The palate is medium bodied with sumptuous, rounded, honeyed fruit interlaced with gingerbread and frangipane, gently rolling to a