Opalie de Coutet, Bordeaux Blanc, 2023, 75cl Seasonal Tasting and braised and grilled dishes

and braised and grilled dishes – an obvious choice for grand dinners and for those seeking a Pessac-Léognan with both depth

this is a very impressive result

while still having life and resilience

The wine offers an intense aromatic profile with notes of cherry

so I suspect this bottle may have been slightly oxidized

Opalie de Coutet, Bordeaux Blanc, 2023, 75cl Seasonal Tasting and braised and grilled dishesMedium lemon gold colored, the 2010 Coutet is relatively evolved, revealing honey nut, ginger ale and baked peaches scents with touches of straw, fresh figs, quince paste and nutmeg. The palate is considerably more mature than when I last reviewed this wine a couple of years old, so I suspect this bottle may have been slightly oxidized, nevertheless it offers loads of nutty nuances accenting the dried fruits, finishing deliciously spicy.