Chateau Soutard
Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot |
| Aging | 8 months in French oak barrels from 8 different wineries |
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Chateau Soutard Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a still red wine that reflects the prestige of the Bordeaux region. It is created from a meticulous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, ensuring a full-bodied structure and a harmonious flavour profile. In the glass, it displays a dark colour with deep violet highlights, while on the nose it releases aromas of fresh and ripe red fruits. The palate is greeted by a lively attack that evolves into a rounded and concentrated sip, finishing with a persistent note of liquorice with a pleasantly fresh character.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of the Saint-Émilion plateau, where the natural composition of the soil directly influences its organoleptic characteristics. The vine roots explore a complex clay-limestone terroir, supported by slopes rich in clay and sandy areas that impart great precision to the taste. The historic Chateau Soutard estate enhances this environmental context through its ancient buildings, adorned with an eighteenth-century façade and limestone wings. This deep synergy between environment and rural care results in a soft and elegant texture, endowed with a solid structure capable of evolving beautifully over time.
How it is produced
The production process begins with targeted yield management through thinning of the grape clusters, aimed at promoting maximum aromatic concentration. This is followed by a rigorous manual harvest of the grapes, accompanied by strict selection both in the vineyard and upon arrival at the winery. Vinification respects the original expression of the soil through careful destemming, preserving the clarity of the fruit. Maturation continues for eight months in French oak barrels, harmoniously integrating the tannic structure. This meticulous care ensures a rounded and distinctive sip, perfect for enhancing rich gastronomic pairings with red meats, baked pasta dishes and mature cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Château Soutard blends the architectural heritage of its sixteenth-century limestone wings with the noblest rural traditions. This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé expresses the essence of the terroir through meticulous hand harvesting and traditional winemaking. The 2020 vintage, awarded 95 points by Robert Parker, achieves its balance by maturing for 8 months in French oak sourced from eight different estates. A nectar with a smooth and fruity palate, ideal for enhancing important dinners with enveloping elegance.
Awards
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2020
93/100
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2020
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
89/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
In 2009, nearby Chateau Cadet-Piola joined the estate, bringing the total vineyard surface to nearly 60 hectares in one single block on the Saint-Emilion plateau, 30 of which belong to Chateau Soutard. Since the 2012 classification, Cadet-Piola is an integral part of Chateau Soutard and each of their three wines, the Grands Crus Classés Soutard and Larmande, as well as the Grand Cru Grand Faurie La Rose, continue to be vinified in their own cellars. Read more
| Name | Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Emilion AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Soutard |
| Story | History and Curiosities Château Soutard blends the architectural heritage of its sixteenth-century limestone wings with the noblest rural traditions. This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé expresses the essence of the terroir through meticulous hand harvesting and traditional winemaking. The 2020 vintage, awarded 95 points by Robert Parker, achieves its balance by maturing for 8 months in French oak sourced from eight different estates. A nectar with a smooth and fruity palate, ideal for enhancing important dinners with enveloping elegance. |
| Origin | Saint-Émilion plateau, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | 70% clay-limestone plateau, 17% clay-rich slopes, 13% vineyards on sandy soils |
| Plants per hectare | 6500 piante per ettaro |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes, traditional vinification and ageing for 8 months in French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Hand-picked and selected grapes; traditional vinification respecting the local area, with early destemming and racking, and adapted removal of green bunches; aged for 8 months in French oak barrels from 8 different cellars. |
| Aging | 8 months in French oak barrels from 8 different wineries |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |