2017 Chateau Soudars

Name: 2017 Chateau Soudars
Brand: Chateau Soudars
SKU: d4a7c44c9538382330097b2b18791c32
Price: 209.13 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 87 (3 reviews)

Haut-Medoc, France

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- $ 9 / 750ml
- From November 2024

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87 / 100 3 Critic Reviews
Style Red - Savory and Classic
Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
Food Pairing Beef and Venison

- Critic tasting note: (2017 vintage) "Some berry and chocolate character here that comes through nicely with fine tannins that are well folded into the wine. Drink or hold." - James Suckling
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Winery

Chateau Soudars

1 product

Region or Appellation

Haut-Medoc

Medoc / Bordeaux / France

Grape Variety / Blend

Bordeaux Blend Red

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc

Style

Red Wine

Red - Savory and Classic

Food Pairing

Beef and Venison

The general rule with all red meat is the leaner the meat, the...

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About the Product

Drinking Window: 2020-2027

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Consultant Winemaker: Eric Boissenot
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Soil : 10% of pebbles and 90% loose clay and limestone (grassing down the middle of the row).
Harvest Notes: Harvest : by machine.
Winemaking: Vats in stainless steel with temperature controlled.
Ageing: In tight-grain French oak barrels during 12 months. 25% new oak.

Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine

Côte de boeuf à la moelle Main Course: Beef rib with bone marrow; French

Ribeye steak on the bone Main Course: With snail Béarnaise; Western

Châteaubriand Main Course: With Béarnaise sauce; French

Linconshire Poacher Cheese Course: British

Details

About the Product

Drinking Window: 2020-2027

Analytical Data

Alcohol ABV: 13 - 14%
Sweetness: Dry

Production Attributes

Maturation: Oaked
Oak Type: French
Consultant Winemaker: Eric Boissenot
Closure Type: Cork
Vineyard Notes: Soil : 10% of pebbles and 90% loose clay and limestone (grassing down the middle of the row).
Harvest Notes: Harvest : by machine.
Winemaking: Vats in stainless steel with temperature controlled.
Ageing: In tight-grain French oak barrels during 12 months. 25% new oak.

Critics Scores & Reviews

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2017 vintage

87 / 100

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? / 100 James Suckling

2017 Vintage Tasted: Dec 2019

Some berry and chocolate character here that comes through nicely with fine tannins that are well folded into the wine. Drink or hold.

About James Suckling

86 / 100 Wine Enthusiast

2017 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2018

85–87. Barrel Sample. Heavily structured, this wine is tough at this stage. Spice and toast from the wood are on the edge of excessive, with not enough space for the fruit. The black fruits need a chance to come out.

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2017 Chateau Soudars, Haut-Medoc, France

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Vintage Critics Score Avg. Price (ex-tax)

All 88 / 100 $ 40 2024 84 / 100 – 2023 87 / 100 – 2022 87 / 100 – 2021 88 / 100 – 2020 88 / 100 – 2019 90 / 100 – 2018 92 / 100 – 2017 87 / 100 – See moreSee less

2017 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more

Vintage quality: Good

Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep

The 2017 vintage for Bordeaux was very hit and miss but some good wines were made.

Although the winter was slightly warmer than average, January was extremely cold and dry. A warm spring encouraged early budburst, with the balmy conditions continuing into Apri...

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