Château Soussans is Château Deyrem Valentin's second wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend associated with Soussans in Margaux.
The producer
Château Soussans Margaux is the second wine of Château Deyrem Valentin, associated with Soussans in Margaux. The wine is made from equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and ages for 12 to 15 months in French oak casks. Its nose is fresh and fruity, with perfumed strawberry jam and red fruit notes. The parent estate traces its origins to 1730, was purchased by the Sorge family at public auction in 1928, and has been managed by Jean Sorge since 1972.
Known for
Margaux second wine
Notable facts
The estate traces its origins to 1730.
The Sorge family purchased the property at public auction in 1928.
Jean Sorge has managed the estate since 1972.
Château Soussans is the second wine of Château Deyrem Valentin.
Château Soussans combines equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
The story
The 1928 Public Auction
In 1928, the Sorge family purchased the property at a public auction. Its origins reached back to 1730, so the purchase brought the family into a long established estate. Jean Sorge has managed the estate since 1972 and remains its current proprietor. Château Soussans is the second wine of Château Deyrem Valentin, associated with Soussans in Margaux. The auction brought the family into the property; the wine later took its name from Soussans, where the château and vineyard are located.
From the atlas
Château Soussans Margaux
At A Glance
Wine role
Second wine of Château Deyrem Valentin
Place
Soussans in Margaux
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Ageing
French oak casks
The Producer
Château Soussans is the second wine of Château Deyrem Valentin. The estate traces its origins to 1730. The Sorge family purchased the property at public auction in 1928, and Jean Sorge has managed the estate since 1972. Jean Sorge is the current proprietor.
Place
Château Soussans takes its name from Soussans, the commune where Château Deyrem Valentin's château and vineyard are located. The wine is associated with Soussans in Margaux. Château Deyrem Valentin's holdings span 14 hectares, with 12.5 hectares in Soussans in Margaux and 1.5 hectares in the Haut Medoc appellation.
Wines
The wine is a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It ages for 12 to 15 months in French oak casks. Cabernet Sauvignon brings tannin, while Merlot gives softer fruit and texture. The nose is fresh and fruity, with perfumed strawberry jam and pleasant red fruit notes.
Final Word
Château Soussans brings the place name Soussans into Château Deyrem Valentin's range through a Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wine aged in French oak.