Château Coutet

In the 15th century, several ancient texts of the Jurade refer to the plots “Cucurot”, “Peycocut” or “Frans”. These plots are today the basis of Coutet. After being founded by the Coutet family in the 16th century, the property was acquired by the d’Augereau family in 1620, then passed to the Voizins, then to the Lavau de Cravignacs, and finally, in 1806, to Jean David de Beaulieu, deputy and mayor of Libourne. All are ancestors of the present owners. Coutet has never been sold in more than 400 years.
The residence is a raised 18th-century chartreuse, built in the style of the famous architect Victor Louis.
Admirably situated at the western summit of the Saint-Émilion hillside, 800 metres from the bell tower of the famous medieval town, the vineyard faces west-south-west, in a single block, established in equal parts on the three soil types that make up the very great Saint-Émilions: the limestone plateau, the slope and the foot of the slope. Its immediate neighbours are Beauséjour, Franc-Mayne, Grand-Mayne, Bellevue and Angélus. It owes to this fine situation its production of wines that are fine and remarkable for the length of their bouquet.
Cultivation methods are traditional and respectful of the terroir. It should be noted that no pesticide or weedkiller has ever been used there. The blend has a small originality today: the presence of about 7% Pressac (or Malbec), a historic grape variety of the place but forgotten because difficult to raise.
Very elegant and of great distinction, the wines of Château Coutet show a characteristic fruitiness and stand out for their generosity, suppleness and flesh. They can be kept for several decades.