Baron Boutisse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 - Bordeaux, France

94/100 James Suckling
94/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)

Gold - Berlin Wine Trophy (2018 vintage)
Gold - Gilbert & Gaillard (2018 vintage)
Gold - Sakura Awards (2018 vintage)
Silver - Concours General Agricole Paris (2017 vintage)

James Suckling "Perfumed nose of dried violets, dark plums, licorice, bark and chocolate orange. It’s medium-bodied with fine, supple tannins and fresh acidity. Nicely spiced with a fresh, vibrant finish. Builds at the end. Merlot, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and carmenere."

James Suckling "Aromas of currants, blackberries, black cherries and fresh flowers follow through to a full body with super integrated, polished tannins and an intense mineral and salty character at the end. Such beauty." (2018 vintage)

Winemaker "The 2019 Baron is elegant and balanced, with a classic style. There's a good freshness and volume on the palate, typical of great Saint-Emilion vintages. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackcurrant, tangy blackberry, and slight raspberry notes combined with hints of juicy plum. Freshness on the finish."

Baron de Boutisse is a parcel selection from the Coteau des Bardes, part of the family-owned estate, Château Boutisse.

Château Boutisse was acquired in 1996 by the Milhade family, winegrowers in the Libournais since 1938. This 25-hectare estate lies on the unique clay-limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, the crown jewel of the family’s vineyards. Today, the new generation—Marc and Elodie, children of Xavier—continue to develop the estate both in terms of quality and commercial reach, while staying true to traditional values.

Located at the heart of the Saint-Emilion wine region, in the commune of Saint Christophe des Bardes, Château Boutisse’s 25 hectares are planted as a single plot on the unique clay and limestone plateau on which all the greatest Saint-Emilion Grands Crus are produced. Château Boutisse has been ranked Grand Cru Classé since 2022. The château, which was bought in 1996 by Xavier Milhade, is considered the most precious jewel in the family’s collection and is now run by Marc Milhade. Since 2005, major projects have been under way to achieve a level of quality worthy of the greatest Saint-Emilion wines. Marc also focussed on sustainability using growing methods, equipment and facilities that are more respectful of the environment. The vineyard has been certified High Environmental value (HVE3) since 2018 and has started its organic viticulture conversion in 2020. The grapes are picked by hand, then very carefully sorted, vinified in small stainless steel tanks for gentle, precise extraction and then matured in French oak for twelve to fifteen months. Baron de Boutisse is a plot selection of the Chateau de Boutisse vineyard.