Château Soutard 2024 embodies the elegance and complexity of its emblematic terroir, the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion. Covering 35 hectares in a single block, the vineyard expresses all its richness through committed viticulture and precise vinification, guided by the purity of the fruit and respect for the terroir.
The 2024 vintage was a real climatic challenge, with over 60% more rainfall than the ten-year average. After a mild winter and cool spring, flowering was long and uneven, prolonging the vegetative cycle. Thanks to constant observation and rigorous technical control, the harvest (from September 19 to October 7) produced grapes of optimal aromatic maturity.
The blend gives pride of place to Merlot (48%), accompanied by Cabernet Franc (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and Malbec (7%). The wine is aged in 50% new barrels, 20% one-wine barrels and 30% foudres, which have been integrated since 2017 to refine the definition of the fruit.
On tasting, Château Soutard 2024 seduces with its deep garnet color and clean nose of red fruit, cherry, violet and cedar. The palate is fleshy, fresh and dynamic, sustained by silky tannins with peppery notes, a faithful reflection of the clay-limestone soils. The finish, marked by the freshness of the limestone, reveals great sapidity and precision.
This vintage is the expression of a goldsmith's work, combining rigor, intuition and respect for nature to sign a refined, fruity and perfectly balanced wine.
Harvest dates: September 19 to October 07, 2024.
