Opalie de Château Coutet – Bordeaux Blanc – White – 2016:

The Rare Dry White from a Barsac Premier Grand Cru Classé

Opalie de Château Coutet is a true connoisseur’s find: a limited-production dry white wine (Bordeaux Blanc Sec) crafted from the unique clay-limestone terroir of Barsac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé estate. Named after the precious opal stone, this wine is a brilliant expression of its origins, balancing the power of Sémillon with the vibrant freshness of Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a world-class white built for the cellar and the table.

Tasting Notes (Representative Vintage)

Color: Pale gold with brilliant, subtle green reflections.
Nose: An intense and complex bouquet featuring grapefruit oil, lemon zest, white flowers (honeysuckle), and a distinctive wet stone minerality. Airing reveals rich notes of nectarine and toasted brioche from barrel aging.
Palate: The attack is crisp and zesty, quickly giving way to a powerful, creamy texture. Its vibrant, chiseled acidity provides the backbone, carrying the citrus and stone fruit flavors through to a long, saline, and mineral-driven finish.