Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard St. Emilion Bordeaux, Complete Guide

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Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard History, Overview

The birth of Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard dates back to 1851. As the name implies, this estate was previously part of the larger, neighboring vineyard of Chateau Soutard, until they were separated in 1851.

In fact, these specific parcels were also part of another larger estate at one time, Chateau Faurie de Souchard. This is as you can see where Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard gets its name from.

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard was owned by the well-established Capdemourlin family since 1978. The Capdemourlin family owns and manages several other estates in Saint Emilion; Chateau Cap de Mourlin and Chateau Balestard La Tonnelle.

They also own vineyards in Montagne St. Emilion, where they produce Chateau Roudier. That changed in June 2017 when the massive, French Insurance company, the owner of La Mondiale Grands Crus purchased Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard.

This was a natural purchase from La Mondiale Grands Crus as they already owned Chateau Soutard and Chateau Larmande, both of which are neighboring Saint Emilion vineyards.

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking

The 8-hectare vineyard of Petit Faurie de Soutard is planted to 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Located just outside the picturesque village of St. Emilion, the terroir is clay, limestone, and sandy soils.

With its northern facing exposure, here you find a slightly cooler terroir. The vines are on average 30 years of age. The vine density is 5,500 vines per hectare.

To produce the wine of Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled, stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wine is aged in 50%, new, French, oak barrels for between 15 to 18 months, depending on the character and quality of the vintage.

The Best Vintages of Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard are: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010 and 2009.

The winemaking and vineyard management of Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is consulted by the team of Stephane Derenoncourt. On average, close to 3,500 cases of Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard are produced each vintage.

When to Drink Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is best enjoyed in the first 3-12 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Serving Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard, with Wine and Food Pairings

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Petit Faurie de Soutard is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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