2013 La Chartreuse de Coutet Sauternes 375ml
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Semillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 23%, Muscadelle 2%
13.5%
13.5%
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Weather Condition: The year 2013 was marked by a spring that alternated between freshness and humidity until the beginning of July, slightly delaying bud burst. Overall conditions improved over the course of July and the arrival of a heat wave in August allowed the vineyard to catch up some of the delay.A couple rain showers during the first days of September were followed by a very hot period. This kick started a quick Botrytis cinerea attack on September 20th that led to the first picking through the vineyard.
The berries ripened, concentrating the sugar levels and developing the aromas of noble rot.
These climatic conditions led to a small harvest, whose quality is undeniably present.
The berries ripened, concentrating the sugar levels and developing the aromas of noble rot.
These climatic conditions led to a small harvest, whose quality is undeniably present.
Harvest: The first trie began on September 26th, due to favorable weather giving beautiful concentration levels (22% of potential alcohol). These conditions allowed a second passage between October 2nd and 9th.After the presence of seasonal rains, a third trie took place from October 15th to 20th. The harvest concluded with a fourth and final trie under the sun until October 24.
HARVEST DATES: September 26th to October 24th, 2013
PASSES: 5 manual successive passes (4 picking passes and one for cleaning)
NUMBER OF DAYS OF HARVEST: 18
PASSES: 5 manual successive passes (4 picking passes and one for cleaning)
NUMBER OF DAYS OF HARVEST: 18
FERMENTATION: in barrel (50% new)
AGEING: 18 months in French oak barrels 100% French oak
ESTATE BOTTLED: June 2015
AGEING: 18 months in French oak barrels 100% French oak
ESTATE BOTTLED: June 2015
The wine is of a straw color (currently aging in barrel). The nose is very subtle, marked by citrus aromas such as green lime, grapefruit, and lighter notes of lychee.The attack on the palate mouth is rather full, with good liquor, but very light; we perceive hints of acacia honey.The finale is characterized by a great freshness, which makes this wine very approachable. This is a very refreshing vintage of the estate’s second wine, the Chartreuse de Coutet.
- Chateau Coutet
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