Coutet Cuvee Madame Vintage:2001 At present it lacks a

At present it lacks a little generosity

pure and wonderfully elegant if distinctly restrained nose reluctantly presents its aromas of citrus

830 cases made

A deft application of wood still allows free reign to the earthy and spicy red berry fruit aromas that complement the rich

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Coutet Cuvee Madame Vintage:2001 At present it lacks aThe 1995 Coutet Cuve Madame has a less flamboyant bouquet than other vintages, quite tight at first with dried honey, pain dpices, barley sugar and wax resin aromas. The palate is well balanced with a viscous, waxy textured opening, quite spicy in style, very well balanced and fresh, quite mineral driven, with that Manuka honey lingering long on the finish. Excellent. (145gm L residual sugar, 3. 5gm L total acidity, 13. 5% alcohol). Neal Martin