Chateau Boutisse Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2019 Grapes Merlot 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon 16%, Cabernet Franc 2%, Carmenère 2% Country France Region Bordeaux Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Abv 15 % Contains sulphites Yes Vegan No Vegetarian Yes Case size 6 / 75cl Winemaker: Marc Milhade A warm, intense bouquet of ripe, deep red fruits are backed by a hint of sweet toasted spice. Smooth, velvety and elegant on the palate, attractive notes of ripe fruits, mocha and spice envelope the well integrated tannins. An excellent freshness and roundness engages through to the fine finish. Awards94 Pts, James Suckling , 202293 Pts, Wine Advocate , 202292 Pts, Wine Enthusiast, 2022Château Boutisse was purchased in 1996 by winemaker and oenologist Xavier Milhade. The Milhade family has been making wine in the Libournais region since 1938 and today, Xaviers children Elodie and Marc run the Château. It is located in the commune of Saint Christophe des Bardes, one of the top communes in AOC St-Emilion. It is a relatively large estate for St-Emilion with 25 hectares, mainly planted with Merlot. Huge investments have been poured into the vineyards since 1996 with several parcelsof vines being completely replanted. Château Boutisse possesses excellent terroir; when the soil was ripped and prepared for planting, large chunks of the limestone were visible under the chalky clay topsoil. In 2017, Château Boutisse was certified HVE3 for sustainability and in 2022 it received the honour of being reclassified as Grand Cru Classé.