2015 Boutisse

The 2015 Château Boutisse is a gem of a Saint Emilion and is based on 88% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Carmenère. Aged 12-15 months in new oak, its deep ruby color is followed by terrific Merlot notes of black cherry and currants fruit, hints of chocolate, earth, and tobacco, outstanding purity of fruit, and sweet tannin. It’s going to drink nicely for 8-10 years.

The 2015 Boutisse is terrific. Deep, dark and pliant, it exudes class from the very first taste. Black cherry, espresso, chocolate and licorice are some of the many notes that flesh out in this powerful, ample Saint-Émilion. The 2015 is extroverted and also very beautiful in every way.

The 2015 Boutisse is unusual in that it emerges from a property with Carmènere, which is highly unusual in Saint-Émilion. A rich, boisterous wine, the 2015 possesses striking depth and considerable freshness to balance the exuberance of the vintage. Raspberry jam, mint, sweet spices, mint and rose petal meld into the silky, nuanced finish. The blend is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Carmènere, fermented in equal parts tank and barrel. Alain Raynaud is the consulting winemaker.