Cayuse, Cerise Syrah other_regions_australia The 1995 Coutet Cuvée Madame

The 1995 Coutet Cuvée Madame has a less flamboyant bouquet than other vintages

sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity

34 ha parcel in Grand Maupertuis)

earthy nuances and savory sparks

Cayuse, Cerise Syrah other_regions_australia The 1995 Coutet Cuvée MadameHealthy dark red. Musky, Old World scents of bloody steak, minerals, olive tapenade, wild herbs and soy sauce. Densely packed and sweeter in the early going than the En Chambertin, with notes of spices and peat moss that reminded me of a Cte de Nuits wine. Pliant in texture but still quite reserved and not at all a sweet style. The tannins are a bit youthfully tough and a bit less noble than those of the 2012 version, but this distinctly savory wine