The 1890 Chateau Coutet is the oldest vintage that I have tasted from the Barsac estate. When first opened it had a clear color that boded well. The nose was still intact, quite a lot of chlorine with touches of barley sugar that remarkably signaled Barsac rather than Sauternes even after 124 years. The palate is obviously tired but not undrinkable, a little volatile now and with all fruit gone. There is a waxy texture but the finish is now hollow. Like many ancient wines that aromatics offer a clearer memory of wine than the palate. Of curiosity value only but always a privilege to experience a piece of history.