2022 Soutard St Emilion Grand Cru En Primeur
En Primeur product: order now for arrival mid 2025. Soutard is a very old estate in Saint Emilion, where recent investment and the consultancy of Michel Rolland are paying dividends. Bursting with lush fruits and exotic perfumes, this gently hedonistic wine is destined for a very rewarding future in cellar. Unlike other retailers, our En Primeur prices are the total final landed cost, including GST. No second payment when they land. Especially with the changing economic situation, we do this to ensure you have complete certainty over what you will pay.
Grape
76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Malbec
Its Origins
Chateau Soutard is one of the oldest estates in the Right Bank as it dates all the way back to 1513. In those days, the estate was used as a farm and mill. Chateau Soutard began earning fame as a Saint Emilion vineyard in the middle of the 18th century. It was during those early days that Chateau Soutard first began practicing the novel approach of planting vineyards in rows. While it’s natural for us today, 300 years ago, it was less common in the Right Bank, when things were more primitive. During the 20th century, Chateau Soutard remained the property of the same family, the de Bogeron’s. In fact, the de Bogeron family managed Chateau Soutard from 1890 until 2006. In 2006, Chateau Soutard went from being a family owned estate, to part of a large, corporate empire when it was purchased by La Mondiale, the French insurance company. The new owners quickly began bringing the estate up to date with a massive construction project.Until 2014, Chateau Soutard was managed by Claire Thomas Chenard with the help of their consultant Michel Rolland. Claire Thomas Chenard is no longer with the estate.
What The Critics Say
94-96/100 Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve
The color is shiny black, purple. On the palate, the wine is powerful, concentrated, dark, and deep, with multiple layers of chocolate-coated plums, blackberries, licorice and spice. The wine is sensuous, opulent, and rich. The finish allows you to linger with all of its layers of chocolate and black fruits. This could be the finest vintage of Soutard ever produced! 76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% whole-bunch, fermented Malbec makes the blend." Drink 2026 - 2047
93-95/100 Vinous, Antonio Galloni
"The 2022 Soutard is a hugely promising wine. Rich, ample and statuesque in bearing, the 2022 is super impressive. Dark fleshed fruit, mocha, spice, licorice, menthol and espresso all build in a Saint-Emilion that shows tremendous delineation and class for such an extreme vintage. I very much admire the energy here. Tasted two times." Drink 2028 - 2047
93-95/100 RobertParker.com, William Kelley
"The 2022 Soutard opens in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and plums mingled with hints of licorice and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it's fleshy and enveloping, with a vibrant core of fruit, bright acids and sweet, powdery tannins. This revitalized estate's progress is thrilling to watch.”
| Variety | Merlot |
|---|---|
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Maturity | 2026 - 2047 |
This Wine Goes Well With
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