VITICULTURE: Purchased in 1996, Chateau Boutisse is our most prestigious estate. It is relatively large for Saint-Emilion with 23 hectares, mainly planted with Merlot. Huge investments have been poured into the vineyards since 1996 with several parcels of vines being completely replanted. When the soil was ripped and prepared for planting, large chunks of the recherché limestone were visible under the chalky clay topsoil. Furthermore, certain parcels have excellent southern exposure whilst others are planted on gentle slopes. We believe there is excellent potential in the terroir of Chateau Boutisse.

VINIFICATION: Every technique is orientated towards quality. After sorting on the bench, the grapes are gravity fed to the small, temperature controlled stainless steel vats. Natural yeasts trigger fermentation which is prolonged, and followed by 3 week maceration for extraction of color, fruit and tannin. Malolactic takes place in new oak barrels in the adjacent cellars. Fining is done with egg whites and racking is done every 3 months. Following extented (18 months) aging in new oak, the wine is lightly filtered before being bottled.

CHARACTERISTICS: Chateau Boutisse is the Milhade flagship estate. In the 1997 vintage (Gold Medal in Paris), only 45% of the total production was bottled under the Chateau Boutisse label. Our long term goal is to elevate the quality to the very highest standards of Saint-Emilion. 1998 : a beautiful, striking, inky red. A warm, intense bouquet of mocha and sweet spices. The palate is classic from a great estate in Saint-Emilion showing full body, fine yet firm tannins, explosive black cherry fruit, all encased in the subtle vanillin flavors of new oak.

Special Award in the Guide Hachette 2004 » for the vintage 2000.

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Château Boutisse

37,5cl 75cl 150cl 3 L 5 L Récompenses - Awards 2007         2006        Médaillé d´ Argent Bruxelles 2005       2004        Médaillé d´ Argent Bourg 2002        Médaillé d´ Argent Bruxelles