Located in Barsac in the Gironde, the Château Coutet is a vineyard classified Premier Grand Cru of Bordeaux wines in 1855. Created between the end of the 13th and the beginning of the 19th century, it is one of the oldest wine estates in Sauternes. The property really began its rise under the direction of the former president of the Parliament of Bordeaux Gabriel-Barthélémy-Romain de Filhot who acquired the estate in 1788. After his death in 1794, the Marquis Romain-Bertrand de Lur Saluces, his grandson took over. He propelled the Château in the high spheres considering his place in the oligarchy. The vineyard then passed into the hands of Louis Guy following a purchase in 1922. He sold the vineyard again to Marcel Baly in 1977 who took over Château Coutet with his two sons, Philippe and Dominique, who are the current owners.

Geographical location of Château Coutet

With its 38 hectares, the Château Coutet produces its wines on the basis of 3 grape varieties: Semillon as the dominant grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Its geographical location, notably in the heart of the "Golden Triangle", constitutes a place of choice and gives it unique climatic advantages. The domain advocates for ecological viticulture. It applies biodynamic farming techniques. The grapes are harvested in several passages by hand. After three successive pressings, the must is transferred to barrels for alcoholic fermentation at low temperature for one night. Then, the wine is aged in cellars for a year and a half.

The wines of Château Coutet

All these processes contribute to obtain the fabulous wines Château Coutet Barsac wines, Château Coutet Barsac Chartreuse de Coutet or Château Coutet Barsac Cuvée Madame.