Château Soutard - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

par Neal Martin le 02/03/2018

The 2015 Soutard has a ripe dark cherry and boysenberry-scented bouquet that feels just a tad too showy at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet red cherry and crushed strawberry fruit, quite candied in style but at least there is satisfying detail and tension on the finish. It has indeed evolved the composure that I was hoping for in barrel, and I am interested to see how this ages in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2021 - 2038. 

Jeb DUNNUCK

92 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 30/11/2017

Vinifera

4 / 5

le 31/05/2016

Ensemble mûr, riche, aux nuances chocolatées. Au palais, il révèle un corps sphérique, avec une très agréable fraîcheur sur la finale.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 30/04/2016

Flowery with fresh, vibrant, sweet black raspberries, licorice, espresso, soft tannins and an approachable personality.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2016

The 2015 Soutard felt a little warm on the nose when I tasted the barrel sample, the inky black fruit smudged by the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannin, fleshy and harmonious in the mouth, the acidity perhaps lower than its peers with attractive strawberry and candied orange peel notes surfacing on the finish. I was expecting more from this estate, although let's see if it achieves more composure once in bottle. The élevage will have to be carefully handled.

Bettane & Desseauve

16-16,5 / 20

le 28/04/2016

Tannin svelte, droit et fin, belle longueur racée, finale pour l’instant un peu stricte.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

par James Lawther MW le 28/04/2016

Investment beginning to pay here and the class of the terroir is apparent. Lifted aromatics. Minerality with ample fruit and a fine grain of tannin. Builds on the palate to a long, persistent finish. 2023-2035

Jancis Robinson

15,5 /

par Jancis Robinson le 26/04/2016

One of the first wines to be offered en primeur - at a confident premium on 2014. Very dark indeed. Overripe nose. Then a little mean and tight on the palate. Unexpected! Awkward and demanding. Drink 2023-2032.

timatkin.com

88 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 20/04/2016

Wine Enthusiast

93 / 100

le 15/04/2016

92–94. Barrel Sample. This is a perfumed wine, rich in black plum and berry fruits. It has delicious acidity and a balanced structure that hints at wood and smokiness. The power is there, restrained by the fruit.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 14/04/2016

Belle couleur vive et intense. Nez fruité et frais. Bouche charnue, savoureuse, juteuse, très agréable, évoluant savoureuse sur un corps élancé et parfumé, vers une bonne longueur séveuse. C'est très bon, mais cette année la climatologie donne raison à Larmande qui est vinifié par la même équipe. Assemblage : 70 % merlot, 10 % cabernet franc et 10 % cabernet sauvignon. Sélection 70 % de premier vin.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/04/2016

Bright and extremely balanced. Blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Extremely refined and long. Best ever.