The 2022 Soutard has turned out beautifully, unfurling in the glass with aromas of sweet dark berries, licorice mint and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, cool and layered, it's velvety and enveloping, with bright acids, sweet tannins and a long, polished finish. This estate on the edge of Saint-Emilion's limestone plateau is enjoying a notable renaissance, and this is a wine to seek out.
95 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Mar 2025)
The 2022 Soutard is fabulous. Blue-toned fruit, lavender, licorice, mocha and a kiss of French oak meld together in the glass, all wrapped in silky tannins. A wine of elegance and understated depth, the 2022 is very, very pretty. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, chalk and white pepper build into the taut, chiseled finish.
95 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2025)
A blend of 76% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Malbec, the 2022 Château Soutard reveals cassis, blackcurrants, violets, spice, and beautiful minerality. Fresh and focused, it’s medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and balanced, with fine tannins and stunning elegance. Count me in as a fan, and it should evolve well for 20+ years. This is a château to watch.
94+ points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2025)
Pronounced dark plum and berry character with bark and dark chocolate. It’s medium-bodied with an integrated tannin structure and a wet earth, violet and berry finish. Drink in three or four years. Try after 2028.
94 points, James Suckling (Jan 2025)
Unusual to have Malbec on the Right Bank, reflected in the depth of colour here, with a rich plum purple, edged with violet, fragrant on the opening more white pepper than black, with red cherry and damson fruit, good quality, plenty of lift. 60% new oak for ageing.
93 points, Jane Anson (Mar 2025)
Lots of prune and ripe cherry notes on the nose. Juicy but with a raisined edge showing the heat and warmth of the vintage in terms of fruit expression. Tannins are fine and there are some blueberry accents that give bite and grip with liquorice, tobacco and tar on the finish. Streamlined and straight in terms of overall focus with tension. This has subtle muscle and feels confident without trying too hard. Not the most complex but no harshness, a little pent up still which should settle in time.
93 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2025)
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