Château Soutard – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2014:

 

Château Soutard: Right Bank Aristocracy on the Limestone Plateau

Château Soutard stands as one of Saint-Émilion’s oldest and most prestigious estates, a Grand Cru Classé whose history dates back to 1513. Located on the famed clay-limestone plateau, the wine is a true expression of this unique Right Bank terroir. Following a major renovation, the estate now seamlessly blends centuries of tradition with a state-of-the-art, gravity-fed winery, ensuring precision in every bottle.

Tasting Profile

• Color: Deep, brilliant garnet red, developing beautiful brick-red hues with bottle age.
• Nose: A complex and noble bouquet of ripe black fruits (cassis, dark cherry), evolving into tertiary notes of tobacco, cedar, vanilla, and sweet baking spices from barrel aging.
• Palate: The attack is full and velvety. The wine unfolds with an elegant structure, supported by exceptionally fine, silky tannins. It achieves a perfect balance between power and refreshing acidity. The finish is long, persistent, and marked by a chalky minerality and dark chocolate.

Pairing & Serving Tips

This is a wine that demands a centerpiece dish. Serve between 60-64°F (15-18°C). Decanting for 60-90 minutes is highly recommended for younger vintages to allow the wine’s full aromatic complexity to emerge and soften its structure.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2014
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