Château Soutard
Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Merlot
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2027 through 2031.
The ‘22 Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé.
Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé 2022 is a Merlot from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Saint-Émilion Merlot should suggest black cherry, plum skin and violets, with a soft, inviting aromatic tone. On the palate, expect ripe fruit carried by rounded tannins and a smooth texture, while fresh acidity prevents the wine from feeling broad or sweet. The 2022 Château Soutard should gain poise as it opens; its peak span covers 2027 to 2031, and a lingering finish can move from juicy cherry toward gentle spice.
The 2022 vintage
Château Soutard's 2022 Grand Cru Classé is a Merlot from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France.
About Château Soutard
Château Soutard's Grand Cru Classé is a Merlot from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France.
From the cellar: pair with
Herb-roasted duck breast with cherry reduction
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised beef short ribs with parsnip purée
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Aged hard cheese with walnut bread
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé 2022?
Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé 2022 is a Merlot from Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France.
When should Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2036. Within that arc, the peak window is 2027-2031. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Soutard Grand Cru Classé 2022?
Pair this wine with Herb-roasted duck breast with cherry reduction; Braised beef short ribs with parsnip purée; or Aged hard cheese with walnut bread.