Château Soutard 2011 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, elegant, fine and offers freshness as well as depth. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and more slightly crushed raspberry associated with small touches of smoke as well as fine hints of spices and a discreet hint of lilac. Presence of discrete tertiary points in the background. The palate is fresh, fruity, elegant, balanced and offers a nice definition, a little salinity, a nice patina / satin side, a nice acidity as well as a nice freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of luscious / juicy Boysenberry, violet and more slightly fleshy / juicy plum associated with a touch of raspberry, redcurrants as well as hints of tonka bean, smoke, a subtle hint of tobacco, with fine tertiary tips and an imperceptible almost rosemary hint.