2021 Chateau Soutard - St. Emilion Grand Cru Classe

Decanter.com – 91 pts – GH: *Super perfumed on the nose. Sappy acidity with a pretty sleek and lean core, sharp but then softens and settles with an easiness about it. Not too sharp or too dry, balanced. Well presented with finesse and still mouthwatering on the final flavour which is enjoyable. Fun and lifted.* - 12/2023

Falstaff Magazin – 91 pts – PM: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zartes Nougat, dunkle Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze, mit etwas Edelholz unterlegt. Mittlerer Körper, rote Kirschen, feine Tannine, frische Struktur, zart salzig, vielseitig einsetzbar.* - 05/2022

05/22 - 91-93pts: "The 2021 Soutard has turned out very well indeed, showing the results of vineyard restructuring and additional precision in picking dates, parcel by parcel. Unfurling in the glass with notes of dark berry fruit, sweet spices and loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and nicely concentrated, with beautifully refined tannins, succulent acids and a seamless profile."

Vinum Magazin – 16,5/20 pts: * Besonders fruchtig und saftig, perfekt abgestimmtes Holz, samtenes Tannin, langer, fruchtiger Ausklang: echt trinkig, ausgezeichnet gemacht. Jahrgang und Stil finden hier gut zusammen.*

JancisRobinson.com – 16+/20pts – JL: *Cask sample. Purple-crimson to the rim. Red-berry fruit with a fresh, chalky edge. Bright and appetising on the palate, the texture supple, the tannins well-rounded. Fresh and clean on the finish. Lacks some fruit weight but elegance and balance maintained.* - 04/2022

Vinous.com – 93 pts – AG: *The 2021 Soutard is a sensual, creamy Saint-Émilion. Supple tannins wrap around a core of inky dark blue fruit, lavender, spice, licorice, menthol and chocolate. All the elements are so well balanced in this gorgeous, inviting offering. Pretty floral notes lift the gracious finish. This is such a classy wine.* - 12/2023

Vinous.com – 88 pts – NM: *The 2021 Soutard has such a potent peppermint scent on the nose that it obscures the terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly dry tannins and moderate complexity. Dried blood and black pepper mix with cloves toward the finish. This just feels a little austere compared to its barrel showing, though it's not bad and will drink over the medium term.* - 11/2023

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 93 pts – JL: *Red and black plums, spice, smoke, licorice, espresso and flowers produce an engaging perfume. The palate, with its layers of red fruits, soft, refined, creamy textures and cherries tastes and feels great. The wine is a blend of 70% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Malbec. Drink from 2024-2038.* - 03/2024