Coutet Cuvee Madame - Sauternes 1997   A relatively reticent nose is

A relatively reticent nose is comprised by notes of warm earth

but it is not overly drying and it is a lot more approachable than newly-released Nacionals can be

cedar wood and a rich

There is fine richness and volume to the delicious

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

Coutet Cuvee Madame - Sauternes 1997   A relatively reticent nose isThe 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