Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe4/30/2015
Performing much better from bottle than in barrel two years ago, Soutard’s 2012 is probably one of the strongest wines they’ve made in many a decade. A blend of 63% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Malbec, the Soutard terroir’s tendency for rough, astringent tannins has been tamed brilliantly by their current team. The result is a medium to full-bodied wine that is opaque ruby/purple in color, with loads of plum, black and red currants, earth, spice, and a layered mouthfeel. This wine represents the complete package – lots of ripe fruit, moderate tannin, and a long, pure aftertaste. Drink it over the next 15 or more years. (90+)