Coutet Cuvee Madame - Sauternes 1997   This is better than it

This is better than it usually is and this is one of the wines in the Rousseau stable that has shown marked improvement over the last few vintages

It was the extraordinary 1950 Petrus

A relatively reticent nose is comprised by notes of warm earth

Aromas of red currant

A very ripe yet wonderfully fresh and expressive nose features notes of cassis

Coutet Cuvee Madame - Sauternes 1997   This is better than itThe Chteau Coutet 1997 Cuve Madame, which was picked on October 14 according to Aline Baly, has a more resinous bouquet compared to the 1995, touches of adhesive infusing the dried honey, shaved almond and quince scents, touches of tropical fruit coming through allied with more mineralit than the 1995 Cuve Madame. The palate is medium bodied with sumptuous, rounded, honeyed fruit interlaced with gingerbread and frangipane, gently rolling to a