Why Château Soutard Matters
Soutard sits on prime limestone and clay in Saint-Émilion, the same neighborhood that produces some of Bordeaux’s most revered Merlot-driven wines. The estate has been Grand Cru Classé since the classification’s early days, and the 2018 vintage is one of the strongest Bordeaux has produced in decades.
How It Drinks
The 2018 shows:
- Black cherry, mirabelle plum, cocoa powder
- Cigar box, cedar, dried flowers
- Silky tannins with serious structure
- Long, elegant, polished finish
It’s powerful without being loud — like a veteran quarterback who doesn’t need to throw bombs to dominate the game.
Why This Price Is Wild
Comparable Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé wines from this caliber and vintage often live comfortably in the $90–$140 range. At $58.99, you’re essentially buying blue-chip Bordeaux at a clearance-rack price.
When to Drink
- Drink now with a 30–60 minute decant
- Or cellar 10–15 years and watch it evolve into something truly special
What to Pair
- Prime rib
- Herb-crusted lamb
- Duck confit
- Aged Comté or Gruyère
This is fireplace wine. Library wine. “I made it in life” wine.
