Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 750ml

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Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 750ml

Name: Chateau Soutard Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 750ml
Brand: Chateau Soutard
SKU: 875848
Price: 77.21 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.3 (7 reviews)

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WA 93pts

JS 93pts

DC 93pts

JD 93pts

TWI 93pts

VM 92pts

WS 89pts

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The 2016 Soutard has a tightly wound blackberry and marine-tinged bouquet, touches of iodine infusing the fruit, perhaps a little more backward than recent vintages have shown at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, good acidity, quite fresh with a touch of orange sorbet that brightens up the pretty finish. Soutard has been threatening to make a wine as good as this! Recommended. (91-93)

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

WA 93pts

Wine Advocate

JS 93pts

James Suckling

A firm and silky red with lots of fresh tannins and salty character. Full to medium body, lovely concentration of fruit in the center palate and a flavorful finish. A blend of 63 per cent merlot, 28 per cent cabernet franc, seven per cent cabernet sauvignon and one per cent malbec. Drink after 2022.

DC 93pts

Decanter

Among the wines tasted for this article, this is the first vintage where things fall into place, with greater fruit purity – autumnal red berry – and pencil lead coming from the Cabernet Sauvignon. The vintage has the lively acidity of 2011 and 2014, but is riper and with a slightly longer finish than that of the 2012. The estate began to use fewer sulfites, which could explain the superior fruit purity. And yet, there is still a sense of oak-derived, drying tannin on the medium finish, however.

JD 93pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Château Soutard comes from the team of Thomas Duclos and is 63% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. The vineyard is located mostly on the upper plateau and limestone soils, and the wine was raised in 60% new French oak. Deep purple-colored and loaded with notions of crushed rocks, spring flowers, violets, and sweet cassis and black raspberry fruit, it has subtle background oak, full-bodied richness and depth, and a beautiful sense of both power and elegance. It’s capable of lasting for two decades or more.

TWI 93pts

The Wine Independent

The 2016 Soutard is deep garnet-colored. It leaps with open-knit notions of stewed red and black plums, blackberry preserves, and damp soil, with hints of tapenade, smoked meats, and cracked black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers great elegance, with loads of earthy nuances and a refreshing backbone, finishing long and soft-textured.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Soutard has a ripe, showy bouquet, one of the few more like 2015 than 2016, featuring red plum and kirsch and revealing touches of Moroccan spice with time. The medium-bodied palate is smooth-textured and open, offering supple tannin, plush red cherries and wild strawberry fruit. Hints of vanilla emerge toward the finish. Lovely.

WS 89pts

Wine Spectator

Ripe and inviting, with plum, cassis and raspberry fruit melded together nicely and laced with subtle apple wood and sweet spice accents. Fine energy imparts sneaky length. Drink now through 2025. 5,400 cases made, 500 cases imported.

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Winery

Chateau Soutard

Varietal

Red Bordeaux

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint Emilion

Wine Advocate

James Suckling

Decanter

Jeb Dunnuck

The Wine Independent

Vinous Media

Wine Spectator

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