A fruity and delicate Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe
The estate
With its origins dating back to the 18th century, Chateau Soutard takes its name from a very old hamlet situated on the unique limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion. Since 2006, Chateau Soutard has been owned by the insurance company AG2R LA MONDIALE.
The vineyard
Chateau Soutard looks after a 30-hectare single-block vineyard, of which 21.14 hectares are used for production and give rise to a fine Saint-Emilion wines. The vines are 20 years old on average and are planted mainly on the clay-limestone plateau as well as on clay slopes and sandy hilltops.
Vinification and aging
Following the harvest, the grapes are kept in a cold room. A density sorting is carried out before the grapes are transferred using a gravity-flow method into temperature controlled wooden vats and double-walled stainless steel truncated-cone vats. The wine is aged in French oak barrels (60% new barrels, 40% first-fill barrels).
The blend
Merlot (69%)
Cabernet Franc (24%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)
Malbec (3%).
Chateau Soutard 2019: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Nose
The nose exudes fragrances of black and red fruits, such as morello cherry and blackberry.
Palate
Full and precise, the palate seduces with its freshness and spicy expression.