Wine Advocate
par Robert Parker le 04/05/2009
Now that the stubborn proprietor and his provincial vision of winemaking (vegetal, oxidized, early-harvested Merlot and Cabernet Franc) are history, Soutard has produced their finest wine to date. The old system has been replaced by a later harvest and more selection, which lets this estate’s top-notch terroir shine through. The 2008 exhibits a beautiful liqueur of minerality, high tannins, a black/purple color, and sweet blackberry and cherry fruit notes. Medium to full-bodied with wonderful freshness (because of its minerality and acids), and sweet but substantial tannins, it will benefit from 5-6 years of cellaring, and should keep for 30+ years.
91-93+