Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 750ml

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Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 750ml

Name: Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 750ml
Brand: Chateau Soutard
SKU: 972709
Price: 73.94 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 94 (6 reviews)

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SKU 972709

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JD 97pts

WA 95pts

VM 94pts

DC 94pts

JS 92pts

TWI 92pts

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The flagship 2018 Château Soutard checks in as 61% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. It’s hands down the finest wine I’ve tasted from this estate and offers a thrilling bouquet of cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as notes of camphor, tobacco, dried flowers, and dried rose petals. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with silky tannins and that rare richness without weight character that’s the hallmark of truly great wines, it’s going to benefit from 3-4 years (it’s brilliant even today) and have 20-25 years of prime drinking. Hats off to the team at Soutard!

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Chateau Soutard

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

Ratings & Reviews

JD 97pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The flagship 2018 Château Soutard checks in as 61% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. It's hands down the finest wine I've tasted from this estate and offers a thrilling bouquet of cassis and black raspberry fruits as well as notes of camphor, tobacco, dried flowers, and dried rose petals. Full-bodied and flawlessly balanced, with silky tannins and that rare richness without weight character that's the hallmark of truly great wines, it's going to benefit from 3-4 years (it's brilliant even today) and have 20-25 years of prime drinking. Hats off to the team at Soutard!

WA 95pts

Wine Advocate

Blended of 61% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec, the deep garnet-purple colored 2018 Soutard features notes of warm plums, baked blueberries and blackberry pie with hints of fragrant earth, truffles, tapenade and lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great elegance and sophistication, with plush tannins and wonderful freshness supporting the subtle fruit layers through the long finish. (93-95)

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2018 Soutard is an inky, exuberant wine. Raspberry jam, mocha, licorice, cedar and blood orange saturate the palate. Sweet floral/spiced top notes add lift, but Soutard is mostly a wine of textural resonance and creaminess. Ripe, silky tannins wrap around the succulent finish.

DC 94pts

Decanter

From aromas to palate, this vintage exudes brightness and sparkle that is missing in the 2015. Ripe red and black fruits (plenty of juicy plum), crushed mint and wet stone enchant. As does the well digested oak extraction (with 10% less new oak, and one month less of oak ageing) and beguilingly fresh orange on the long finish that beckons further drinking. The first vintage where Thomas Duclos is the only consultant, and a frank success. Clearly better than the 2015, which has a similar vintage profile. Another difference with the 2015: earlier harvesting, from 20 September to 12 October, compared with 30 September to 15 October in 2015. In some ways like the 2016 but more opulent. That 82% of the harvest was used for the first wine reflects a successful vintage.

JS 92pts

James Suckling

Plums and light prunes with conifer and nuts on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round, creamy tannins and a juicy finish. Drink after 2023.

TWI 92pts

The Wine Independent

The 2018 Soutard is deep garnet-purple in color. It offers vibrant scents of blueberry preserves and baked blackberries, with hints of underbrush, violets, and cedar. Full-bodied, the palate has firm, ripe, rounded tannins and a nice, refreshing backbone, with a long and earthy finish.

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Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2018 750ml

Case of 6

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Winery

Chateau Soutard

Varietal

Red Bordeaux

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint Emilion

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine Advocate

Vinous Media

Decanter

James Suckling

The Wine Independent

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