This feels very lithe with an almost perfect bead of acidity

crushed rocks

leather and herbal tea

This all-Grenache cuvée offers fudge-like density and rich tannins but also cooked

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

Coutet Vintage:1996 This feels very lithe withPale to medium gold colored, the 2009 Coutet leaps from the glass with warm apple pie, dried mango, fresh straw, lemongrass, ginger and crme caramel notes. The rich, concentrated, unctuous flavors are lifted by amazing freshness, finishing epically long, layered and with a tantalizing nuttiness.