Château Coutet, 1er Grand Cru Classé en 1855

A Bordeaux sweet wine from the Sauternes region of timeless sophistication and heavenly elegance since 1643 Thomas Jefferson celebrated Château Coutet as the best Sauternes from Barsac during his ambassadorship to France. Recognized for its continued excellence, the estate was classified as a First Growth in 1855. Today, Château Coutet stays true to its tradition of distinction and quality by producing the finest Barsac year after year. The estate is under the direction and management of the Baly family as well as the technical and commercial collaboration of the Baron Philippe de Rothschild S.A. company, the vineyard's exclusive distributor. Situated in the Garonne Valley and in close proximity to the Ciron River, the 38.5 hectares (95 acres) of vines within the property's walls enjoy an advantageous microclimate and an exceptional terroir to produce a sweet wine with a signature style. Château Coutet's vineyards is planted with the varietals traditional to the Barsac and Sauternes appellations: sémillon, sauvignon blanc, and muscadelle. With an average of 38 years, the vines have developed a network of deep roots to extract elements from the limestone and clay-based terroir, giving the grapes freshness, richness and strength. The wine is aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels following in-barrel fermentation. Twitter: @ChateauCoutet Facebook: www.facebook.com/chateau.coutet