Soutard Cadet 2019 (750ML)

94-96+ JD / 93-95 WA / 92-94 VM / 91-92 JS / 91 DE

Pure cassis, crushed violets, unsmoked tobacco, licorice, and ample mineral notes emerge from the 2019 Château Soutard-Cadet, another beautifully rich yet also elegant wine from this estate. Flawlessly balanced and lengthy, my money is on 2-4 years of bottle age being beneficial, and it should have a long life. - Jeb Dunnuck

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Soutard-Cadet sashays out of the glass with drop-dead gorgeous scents of Black Forest cake, stewed plums, boysenberries and licorice plus suggestions of espresso and Indian spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful freshness and great intensity, textured by plush tannins and finishing long and layered. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

The 2019 Soutard-Cadet is a gorgeous, sumptuous wine. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, licorice, spice and leather are kicked up several notches here. An unctuous, full-throttle wine, Soutard-Cadet has a ton to offer in a flamboyant style that is all about immediacy. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

A fine, silky red with blackberries and chocolate. Medium body. Firm, silky finish. - James Suckling