The limestone plateau at Château Soutard may not be the highest point of this hallowed St-Emilion terroir, but the skyline view it affords – Les Grandes Murailles (the aesthetic remnant of a 13th century Dominican convent), the early 12th century church spire, and Premier Grands Crus estates like Châteaux Canon and Clos Fourtet – is postcard perfect.
‘You get a unique perspective from here,’ says Château Soutard cellar master Véronique Corporandy, who has been with the estate for 18 years.
Having maintained its Grand Cru Classé since the revisable St-Emilion ranking was introduced in June 1955, Château Soutard has forged a reputation for ageworthy wines.
As legendary American critic Robert Parker wrote at the turn of this century: ‘This is a serious, traditionally made wine that usually repays one’s patience.’
Notes and scores for recent vintages of Château Soutard…
Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/chateau-soutard-patience-rewarded-546309/
