The 2013 Coutet has one of the most complex aromatics you will find this year - a smorgasbord of citrus fruit, lime zest, orange blossom and white peach that is beautifully interwoven with compelling mineralite. The palate is extremely well-balanced, very intense and linear right from the start, with wonderful tension toward the finish that exhibits just a hint of spice. In other words, this is everything you expect from a great Coutet.

Lemongrass and ginger with candied lemon and honeycomb. Lovely, effortless complexity with medium body. The only let-down is a slightly short finish, but there is enough substance to allow this some age to develop. (RH)

Tasted blind. Rich aroma of apricot and orange. Luscious and viscous but seems to need a little more acidity to balance. (JH)