2000 Château Soutard St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Château Soutard (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Firm, strict, hard style of wine that is better on the floral, cherry, thyme and earthy, smoky nose than on the still, tannic, , crisp, palate. It's interesting that although they want to produce a modern, styled wine, this is really more in the old school, classic vein. 3,967 Views Tasted Jan 21, 2017 |
When to Drink Chateau Soutard, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Soutard is better with at least 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Chateau Soutard is best enjoyed in the first 5-20 years of life.
Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour to 90 minutes. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Soutard with Wine, Food, and Pairing Tips
Chateau Soutard is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Soutard is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Soutard is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.