{"title":"Bordeaux 2022 En Primeur","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eListed below are the Bordeaux 2022 en primeur wines we are selling this year. These will be updated with actual selling prices as new wines are released. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAll wine prices exclude UK Duty \u0026amp; VAT and are offered subject to remaining unsold. E\u0026amp;OE. We recommend you bookmark this page. Delivery in 2025\/2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSign up to our newsletter in the footer below to get all the latest releases by email.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Bordeaux En Primeur with Antonio Galloni \u0026amp; Neal Martin - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=O_vEr7oqRQ0\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWatch Video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aile-dargent-2022","title":"Aile d'Argent 2022, Bordeaux appellation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Bordeaux appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Rothschild family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the dry white wine of Mouton Rothschild that has been produced in small quantities since the first vintage in 1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petit Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018452119587,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/ailedargent2021_473x473_05cb534f-3663-4700-b222-398c8db49561.png?v=1681561399"},{"product_id":"carillon-dangelus-2022","title":"Carillon d'Angélus 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Saint-Émilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Stéphanie de Boüard de Laforest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e0% Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Le Carillon de l'Angelus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 140,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duclot \/ Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018453069859,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/carilonangelusfinewinedirect473x473_635c39e8-cee0-4a61-a68a-796836ed2e63.png?v=1681561722"},{"product_id":"carruades-de-lafite-rothschild-2022","title":"Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBORDEAUX GOLD DUST - LAST CASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwner - Rothschild family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst wine – Château Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanting – 2 hours or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting temperature – 16-18 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgeing in barrel for 18-20 months in new oak barrels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnual production – 20,000 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtremely perfumed with sweet tobacco and blackcurrants as well as cedar and dark chocolate. Aromatic. Medium-bodied with an intense center palate of blackcurrant, orange peel and peaches. Nervy. 53% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96-97\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Carruades de Lafite","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018453430307,"sku":"","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/carruades_de_lafite_6e137ee1-fbce-4b12-a300-3358eb796059.png?v=1681561846"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-2022","title":"Château Angélus 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Saint-Émilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Stéphanie de Boüard de Laforest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e0% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 60% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Le Carillon de l'Angelus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 140,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis estate's shift in the direction of gentler extraction and more reductive, less overtly oaky élevage continues, and this extreme vintage only underlines that. Fermented at cool temperatures (20 to 23 degrees Celsius), and with an increasing proportion of the wine's Cabernet Franc component matured in large wooden foudres, the 2022 Angélus wafts from the glass with deep aromas of dark berries and cherries mingled with hints of iris, licorice and pencil lead. Full-bodied, deep and seamless, with a layered core of cool, vibrant fruit, powdery tannins and a long, saline finish, it's a brilliant young wine in the making. The 2022 is a blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo many beautiful primary fruit aromas. Al dente. Peaches. Very floral. Aromatic. Full-bodied and extremely fine tannins with length and beauty that show incredible depth. Superb brightness and reality. Exciting. Cabernet franc freshness and dynamics come through now, even though the blend is 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/99\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Château Angélus is made up of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc with a pH of 3.65. Deep garnet-purple colored, it prances out of the glass with flamboyant notes of red currant jelly, wild blueberries, cassis, and candied violets, followed by suggestions of jasmine tea, star anise, and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is impactful from first sip, yet slowly expands in the mouth, ultimately over-delivering on the nose's promise with layer upon layer of perfumed black and red fruits, supported by super fine-grained, silt-like tannins, finishing long and achingly shimmery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duc \/ Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018454937635,"sku":"","price":2148.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_angelus_30d24850-f7d2-43c2-b61b-9bd4a01fcc6e.png?v=1681562396"},{"product_id":"chateau-angludet-2022-margaux","title":"Château Angludet 2022, Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are delighted to be able to offer Chateau Angludet 2022 to our customers, arguably the best value Margaux you can buy. This fine wine normally retails for £50-60 per bottle so buying this is a very good investment and a wine all Bordeaux connoisseurs should be buying every year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe intensity of the violet-edged colour extraction is pretty remarkable in the Médoc, and this manages to get the balance right between intensity and appeal, alongside vibrant raspberry, brushed damson and bilberry fruit, given lift by pomegranate and and passion fruit, and a curl of smoked earth. One to look out for, should be great value. 35% amphoras, 65% barrels for ageing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Angludet","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018456444963,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018456477731,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Magnum Case 3x150cl","offer_id":40040233107491,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Half Bottles 12x37.5cl","offer_id":40040233140259,"sku":"","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Double Magnum 300cl","offer_id":40040233861155,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Imperial 6L","offer_id":40040233893923,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Salmanazar 9L","offer_id":40040233926691,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Balthazar 12L","offer_id":40040233959459,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Nebuchadnezzar 15L","offer_id":40040233992227,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Melchior 18L","offer_id":40040234024995,"sku":"","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/angludet_9b89bece-7f52-4dbe-a22c-08cf38355f03.png?v=1681562712"},{"product_id":"copy-of-chateau-ausone-2022-allocation","title":"Château Ausone 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Alain Vauthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e35% Merlot, 65% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Chapelle d'Ausone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 22,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Ausone was picked from 5 to 30 September and matured for 20 months in French oak. These aromatics take a little time to open in the glass. Once they do, they are precise with wilted iris flowers infusing the black fruit and background pencil box and incense hints. The palate is medium-bodied with silver bead acidity threaded through the blackberry and bilberry fruit. Fresh and focused, this Ausone possesses a structured finish with a pinch of black pepper on the finish. Elegant in style, this Ausone almost creeps up in you and seduces, intellectual and persistent in the mouth. Upon departing, I couldn't help wondering if I had witnessed this Saint-Émilion demonstrates its full potential, hence the plus sign against my score. 14.4% alcohol. 2030-2065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97+\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThis is really open with bright and flamboyant aromas of cassis and cherries. Blueberries. Some peaches as well. I don't remember a young Ausone like that. Full-bodied with flamboyant fruit and energy. Very fine tannins. They are there but you don't feel them. Supple but very fruity. And intensely fruity at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/98\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe Ausone 2022 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc, with a yield of 38 hl\/ha. The Merlot was harvested between 5th and 7th September and the Cabernet Franc between 21st and 27th September. It has a pH of 3.57, a TPI of 66, and it is opaque purple in color. The wine is completely closed on the first smell, requiring a lot of swirling to begin to release fragrant notes of dried roses, licorice, cast-iron pan, and cumin seed, giving way to a core of Morello cherries, wild blueberries, and redcurrant preserves. The full-bodied palate is an exercise in elegance, featuring very fine-grained, very firm tannins and breathtaking tension to frame the tightly wound red and black fruit layers, finishing with epic length and mind-blowing complexity. Holding its cards close to its chest, it's a hard wine to read at first glance, yet there's a lot of nuanced sub-text bound within the rock-solid structure. I see this slowly unfolding over many years to become a wine for the ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Ausone","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018457329699,"sku":"","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_ausone_c91b2fa5-a4cd-43d1-be47-5bca198d6a05.png?v=1681562868"},{"product_id":"chateau-batailley-2022","title":"Château Batailley 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended - Low Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Borie family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 0% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 13,000 Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine - Lions de Batailley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003ePhilippe Casteja compares 2022 to 1947. He says that these have been the 2 warmest summers of the last 100 years. In a tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II, this wine will have a special black and gold bottle for those who buy it en primeur - referencing her wedding to Prince Phillip in 1947 and the serving of Batailley 1947 at their silver wedding anniversary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilippe commented \u003cem\u003e\" A few days before harvesting this superb wine, we learned with amazement of the disappearance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This news particularly struck us because if the Palace has regularly served Château Batailley, it was with the 1947 vintage that it celebrated its silver wedding anniversary with Prince Philip. To mark our thanks to the Queen, it seemed natural to us to dedicate this 2022 vintage in style and at temperatures close to 1947 to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in memory of her friendship for France, Bordeaux, and our wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA very tight and typical Batailley with medium to full body, linear and racy tannins, which are pure and focused. Spicy finish. Compacted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Batailley is composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes galloping out with energetic notes of crushed blackcurrants, Morello cherries, and fresh, juicy blackberries, plus hints of tar, licorice, lavender, and garrigue. The medium-bodied palate delivers taut, muscular black fruits with loads of spicy sparks and a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins, finishing long and mineral-laced. pH 3.7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eYou can't ignore the construction of the tannins here, but there is a plenty of juice in between and this is a gorgeous Batailley. On brand Pauillac, as it so often is, delivering slate, liquorice, energy, cassis, blackberry, orange peel, cardamom, black pepper, graphite, grip. Classic balance also, you don't feel you are in an extreme vintage here. Two thirds of the production is in the first wine of Batailley in this vintage. 55% new oak. A label in honour of Queen Elizabeth II also...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAn especially strong effort for this estate, the 2022 Batailley exhibits aromas of dark berries, cassis, licorice and sweet soil tones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and layered palate. It's a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and the balance Petit Verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91\/93\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Château Batailley","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018457657379,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018457690147,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Magnum Case 6x150cl","offer_id":40018457722915,"sku":"","price":387.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Double Magnum 300cl","offer_id":40018457755683,"sku":"","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Imperial 600cl","offer_id":40018457788451,"sku":"","price":303.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Salmanazar 900cl","offer_id":40018457821219,"sku":"","price":552.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/files\/Batailley2022-finewinedirect.png?v=1684310735"},{"product_id":"chateau-berliquet-2022","title":"Château Berliquet 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Chateau Canon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Berliquet is brilliant, bursting with aromas of plums, wild berries and lilac, followed by a medium to full-bodied, concentrated and vibrant palate that's deep and mineral. It's likely to be another of the vintage's more attractive en primeur proportions. This estate just goes from strength to strength—and that's before its new winery has been constructed! One of the most significant changes has been opting to retain higher canopies, which means that the fruiting zone of rows planted along the slope are now shaded, preserving freshness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/95\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLots of dark and crushed stones with blackberries and black olives. Dark earth. Full-bodied and more concentrated with very intense fruit and chewy tannins. Velvety and slightly rough, but all there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/94\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Berliquet, 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc with a yield of 45 hl\/ha, is aging in 44% new oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple in color, it flies out of the glass with notes of lilacs, red roses, and Sichuan pepper, leading to a core of redcurrant jelly, black raspberries, and wild blueberries plus a waft of truffles. The full-bodied palate is rich and opulent, with loads of bright red berry sparks and a lively backbone, finishing on a lingering mineral note. pH 3.55.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/95\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDark damson colour, beautiful sense of upliflt and freshness, with mint leaf, sage, wild rosemary, cassis fruits. Slate texture to the wine here, feels carved out and crafted, with edges of austerity that constrict the cassis and raspberry fruit. 44% new oak, 8 amphoras (around 10% of overall), the rest in one year old barrel, 45hl\/h yield. Great stuff.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pavie","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018458509347,"sku":"","price":548.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/berliquet2021_e10863e1-32ec-4530-b1a2-5ceaaecbe847.png?v=1681563348"},{"product_id":"chateau-beychevelle-2022-allocation","title":"Château Beychevelle 2022, St Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended - Low Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - St Julien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Castel and Suntory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Amiral de Beychevelle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 500,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eUnwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries and cassis mingled with hints of violets and licorice, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Beychevelle is medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, with a fleshy core of fruit framed by rich, unusually suave and polished tannins in the context of recent vintages at this address. It's a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, with a pH of 3.85, quite typical for this address.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92\/94\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe tannins are very well-integrated with lovely bright fruit of currants and blackberries. Medium to full body. Vivid and pretty. 54% cabernet sauvignon, 42% merlot and 4% petit verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/95\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Beychevelle has a TPI of 78 and a pH of 3.8. It is deep garnet-purple in color and needs a swirl or two to wake up pronounced notes of crème de cassis, plum preserves, and Morello cherries, giving way to nuances of candied violets, Darjeeling tea, and dark chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely laden with layers of black fruit preserves, supported by fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with a mineral lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Beychevelle","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018461753379,"sku":"","price":417.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/beychevelle_f8caf822-5ee6-4632-ac77-3ab77402ba16.png?v=1681563497"},{"product_id":"chateau-calon-segur-2022-allocation","title":"Château Calon Segur 2022, St Estèphe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - St Estèphe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Suravenir Assuances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Marquis de Calon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 300,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Calon-Ségur is another superb wine from this historic Saint-Estèphe third growth that began a comprehensive renaissance the better part of a decade ago. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with hints of fresh mint, burning embers, licorice and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with terrific depth at the core, supple tannins and a long, saline finish. The blend consists of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Vincent Millet observed that \"when you tasted the Merlot, you were under the impression that you were tasting Cabernet.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Calon-Ségur was cropped at 26hL\/ha compared to 36hL\/ha last year. Matured for 20 months in new oak, it has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, cedar and subtle tobacco scents. The 2022 is tight at first but opens with aeration (winemaker Vincent Millet remarked how the wine was much more expressive the week I tasted it in mid-April compared to the previous week). The palate is classically styled with impressive mid-palate depth. With strict tannins and multi-layered graphite-infused black fruit, this is reminiscent of some postwar Calon-Ségur's I have tasted. I wonder if slightly less vin de presse would have been better? Uncompromising, perhaps that might be its virtue, but it means that patience will be required. 2027-2055\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very juicy red with redcurrant and creme de cassis as well as hints of nutmeg and cloves. It's full and polished with very pretty tannins that show length and focus. Traditional and typical for Calon with the tannin structure. A little closed today. But serious structure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Calon Segur is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it erupts from the glass with powerful scents of creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, and fruitcake, leading to touches of wild sage, smoked meats, Chinese five spice, and camphor with a waft of graphite. The full-bodied palate is super concentrated and hedonic, delivering impactful black and blue fruit preserves layers with a velvety texture and lively backbone, finishing with long lingering exotic spice notes. It's big, sure, but it is also very bright and energetic. The alcohol is 15% and the pH 3.8.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/97+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Calon Segur","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018466701347,"sku":"","price":610.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/calon_segur_6ec505b6-4ac6-4571-9c78-321784695176.png?v=1681563613"},{"product_id":"chateau-canon-2023","title":"Château Canon 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025 - Last Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eaint-Emilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Since 1996 it has been owned by Chanel, who also owns Château Rauzan-Ségla in Margaux.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e68% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Croix Canon (before 2012 Clos Canon)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 100,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eBest vintages in the last 10 years - 2015 \u0026amp; 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom an estate that is delivering its greatest run of vintages since the superb Post War series that preceded the frosts of 1956, the 2022 Canon is a magical wine that will be worth every effort to track down. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, wild plums and cherries mingled with hints of bay leaf, spices and violets, it's full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with huge levels of concentration, vibrant acids and beautifully refined tannins. Concluding with a long, saline finish, this pure, perfumed and ineffably complete Canon is built for the ages, even if its structural polish is such that it will be approachable at a surprisingly early age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e99\/100\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Canon was picked from 30 August to 22 September and is matured in 50% new oak for a planned 18 months. It has a beautifully-defined bouquet with plumes of blackberry, raspberry and subtle violet flower scents. The palate is very fresh on the entry, announcing a relatively linear Canon. The limestone terroir seeps into every pore of this Saint-Émilion. This is one of the more intellectual and saline Canon wines in recent years. A triumph in such a hot growing season, elevated by its limestone soils. 2032-2075\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEndless on the palate with plenty of umami character. So Canon in its nature with plenty of fruit and fine tannins, yet almost weightless. The structure is all there. Electric. Long, long, long. 75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/99\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Canon","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018473615395,"sku":"","price":942.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/canon_71ca679d-24a7-4792-bebf-dceca0d9bc2e.png?v=1681563780"},{"product_id":"chateau-cantemerle-2022","title":"Château Cantemerle 2022, Haut-Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Haut-Médoc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot with maturation in 40% new oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe finest wine this estate has produced in some time is the 2022 Cantemerle, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc that bursts from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries, violets, rose petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with an enveloping core of sweet, perfumed fruit framed by supple tannin, it concludes with a long, mouthwatering finish. The pH is a very healthy 3.6 this year, and yields were low at 29 hectoliters per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92\/94\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eCurrants, blackberries and hints of bark and forest floor. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Pretty balance to this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/94\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eIntense in both colour and structure, a wine that knows how to make an impact, and it is carrying itself with confidence. Impressive, full of nuanced cassis and bilberry fruit, with liqourice and smoked earth, hints of richly spiced vanilla patisserie cream showing the ripeness of the vintage. This is good, a little abrupt on the finish with a bitter almond kick. Tight tannins at this point. 40% new oak for ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ Farr Vintners","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018481283107,"sku":"","price":266.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/cantemerle_5c572b3d-6dca-4ec7-8410-d4c0f8337088.png?v=1681563985"},{"product_id":"chateau-citran-2022","title":"Château Citran 2022, Haut-Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Haut-Médoc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eGreat value Bordeaux red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend : 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003eAgeing : in barrels – 35% new oak\u003cbr\u003eABV : 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Château :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVineyard : 82 hectares \u003cbr\u003eSoil : Sandy gravelly soils - marly chalky soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Citran","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018483707939,"sku":"","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/citran_d6b5c4d5-8ac9-4e4d-b03f-988045f57c20.png?v=1681564325"},{"product_id":"chateau-clinet-2022","title":"Château Clinet 2022, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pomerol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Ronan Laborde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 80% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Fleur de Clinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 50,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon that represents the earliest harvest in this estate's history (beginning on September 6), the 2022 Clinet is a success, offering up aromas of cherries and dark berries mingled with hints of spices and a discreet patina of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, it's impressively vibrant, with a rich core of fruit framed by powdery tannins from judicious extraction. This has more in common with the more refined 2018 and 2019 vintages at this address than with the powerhouse 2020, and that is no mean feat in an even more extreme vintage. Bravo to Ronan Laborde and his team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96+\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Clinet is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon picked from 6-21 September at around 34hL\/ha. There were apparently many bunches, but the berries were small. Aged in 80% new oak and 20% 2nd fill barrels, the 2022 offers black fruit on the nose with traces of Japanese nori probably emanating from the Cabernet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well-judged acidity and a fine backbone that gently grips the mouth. This is a linear Pomerol with impressive delineation on the almost pastille-like finish. I appreciate this Clinet's persistence and discrete spiciness on the aftertaste. Excellent. But it is a vintage that requires time in bottle. 2030-2065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaturated ruby colour here. This is a bold, brambly and ripe nose with a hit of liquorice and tar. The palate is very grippy, with chewy tannins coating the roasted, dark fruit in the middle. The drying nature of the tannins matches the sweet layers of fruit, but for now this is just too concentrated and heady, with warming alcohol noticeable on the finish. It will be interesting to follow after elevage to see if this knits together better, the fruit coating the warmth and the tannins fully integrating. At that point it will warrant a higher score.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91\/94\u003cbr\u003eThomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very fine and polished red with silky tannins, medium body and a savory finish. Hints of hazelnut to the currant and berry fruit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/95\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Clinet is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 80% new oak. It was harvested from harvest from the 6th to the 21st of September and yields were 34 hl\/ha. Deep garnet-purple in color, it storms out of the glass with powerful notes of plum preserves, crème de cassis, and boysenberries, leading with suggestions of sandalwood, mossy tree bark, sassafras, and mocha with a waft of tar. The full-bodied palate is rich and densely laden with black fruit preserves, supported by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and opulent. This is a wonderfully decadent wine that will be very long-lived but will require some patience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Clinet","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018484690979,"sku":"","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/clinet_02d89a7b-0eab-45b3-81ad-25f7189470e0.png?v=1681564574"},{"product_id":"chateau-cos-destournel-2022","title":"Château Cos d'Estournel 2022, St Estèphe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - St Estèphe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Les Pagodes de Cos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 400,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Cos d'Estournel was picked from 7 to 23 September at 33hL\/ha and is aged in 50% new oak (one cannot imagine that being countenanced 15-20 years ago). It has an overtly floral nose with wilted violets infusing the precocious yet controlled black fruit. There's fine delineation, impressive focus and energy. The palate is smooth and silky on the entry with pliant, sculpted tannins. The acidity is well judged (3.79pH) with white pepper and a graphite element toward the persistent finish. Quintessential Cos d'Estournel, this wine will mature for many years, although the jury's out on whether it will surpass triumphs like the 2016 or 2019\/20. 2030-2065\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eUnique structure to this wine and very Cos with all the spices and dark fruits. Tobacco and cedar. It's starts off full-bodied and flavorful, but continues to unfold in an energetic and weightless way. Savory and primary. Al dente grapes here. Exciting and thought-provoking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/99\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Cos d'Estournel, composed of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs quite a lot of shaking and swirling to unlock fragrant notes of warm cassis, redcurrant jelly, and black raspberries, leading to hints of rose oil, Indian spices, cedar chest, and sandalwood, plus a touch of crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is very classic, with a solid backbone of firm, ripe tannins and impressive tension to support the taut, muscular black and red fruit layers, finishing very long and with remarkable purity. pH 3.79, TPI 90.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eInky colour with violet edging, this is full of intense damson, incense, baked plum and black chocolate. A huge quantity of tannins but the texture is velvety, giving a creamy edge to the fruits, with contrast and freshness provided by orange zest and slate. Some of the old Merlot vines on gravel were picked early to tame them but generally the vineyard took the vintage in its stride, and almost 75% of production is in the 1st wine. Harvest September 7 to 23, 33hl\/h yield, 90IPT, 50% new oak. Potential upscore in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOne of the finest wines to ever pass my lips, the 2022 Château Cos D'Estournel is a monument in the making. Based on 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and 1% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, this saturated ruby\/purple-hued Saint-Estèphe offers a full-bodied, massive, opulent style as well as perfumed red, blue, and black fruits, ample spice, chocolate, graphite, and lead pencil-like aromatics, a stacked mid-palate, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. An improved version of the 2009 (if that's possible), this is a legendary wine in the making. Hats off to Michel Reybier and technical director Dominique Arangoïts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eJeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cos d'Estournel","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018485280803,"sku":"","price":1116.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/cos_destournel_edd89403-36fa-4901-8caf-f4603ab65f0a.png?v=1686756095"},{"product_id":"chateau-d-armailhac-2022","title":"Château D' Armailhac 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThe 2022 Château d'Armailhac was picked from 8 to 27 September and matured in 50% new oak. This has a very pure and sensual bouquet with precocious black plum, cassis violet and espresso scents. The palate is medium-bodied with muscular tannins on the entry, though I find just a little more complexity compared to the Clerc Milon this year. There's a gentle and discrete crescendo toward its delineated and minerally finish. Excellent. This is more like the d'Armailhac that I was familiar with, say, ten years ago. It will surely be irresistible once it reaches its peak. You've been warned. 2027-2052\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/95\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDeep aromas of raspberries, cherries, crushed mint and spices preface the 2022 d'Armailhac, a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated wine that's deep, lively and seamless, framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a penetrating finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92\/94\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis is like a baby Mouton this year with blackcurrant, flower, and orange aromas. Medium- to full-bodied with a tight and racy palate that shows persistence and verve. One to watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/97\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château D' Armailhac","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018486231075,"sku":"","price":484.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/armailhac_6ff463ad-f2b1-4752-ba42-288b4d1c5cd0.png?v=1681564806"},{"product_id":"chateau-ducru-beaucaillou-2022","title":"Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2022, St Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - St Julien\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Bruno Borie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond wine - La Croix de Beaucaillou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production –10,000 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018486493219,"sku":"","price":954.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/Ducru_Beaucaillou_b257a05c-6437-4907-b756-470cb5ebffb0.png?v=1681564917"},{"product_id":"chateau-figeac-2024","title":"Château Figeac 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2022 St Emilion classification has been announced, with Château Figeac now crowned as “Premier Grand Cru Classé\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Manoncourt family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wine – Petit Figeac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 180,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 35% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc and 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Figeac is a brilliant wine with which to celebrate this property's elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" status. Wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and cassis mingled with notions of iris, forest floor, cigar wrapper and pencil lead, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and perfumed, with a deep and multidimensional core of fruit, bright acids and beautifully refined tannins. Serious yet civilized, it's the quintessential Figeac, testament to the late Thierry Manoncourt's vision to plant such a large proportion of Cabernet, and on drought-resistant rootstocks. Such is the inherent complexity of Figeac's terroirs that harvest took place sub-block by sub-block between September 1st and 25th. Congratulations are in order for the Manoncourt family, director Frédéric Faye, consulting winemaker Thomas Duclos and all their team.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Figeac was picked between 1-26 September with the pH of 3.7 and 14% alcohol. This wine combines both Left Bank and Right Bank traits due to its blend (as usual), but this year leans more to the Right Bank despite a slightly lower contribution of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very well defined, fresh and shows lively black fruit, incense and nuanced Chinese tea aromas. The palate is beautifully balanced with a lightly spiced entry, fine depth and with plenty of concentration counterbalanced by finesse toward the graphite-infused finish. Its saline aftertaste beckons you back for another sip. An appropriate way to start your tenure as a Grand Cru Classé \"A\". 2032-2070\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the earliest ever harvest for Figeac and the fruit is something else. Flowers such as violets. Blackberries. Currants. Cherry blossom. Full-bodied with lovely freshness and depth. Crunchy and juicy. Perfect al dente fruit. 35% merlot , 34% cabernet franc and 31% cabernet sauvignon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/98\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Figeac","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018487967779,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/figeac_d1b32c4d-7378-4a42-93b8-9aea418b464d.png?v=1681565149"},{"product_id":"chateau-gazin-2022","title":"Château Gazin 2022, Pomerol - In Bond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pomerol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Bailliencourt family\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 75,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA very juicy and nicely chewy young red with black berry, chocolate and cedar aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a fresh and persistent finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fine Wine Direct - DUC, CC and JOA","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018488918051,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/gazinpomerol2020_ebdf4d87-15c7-43e4-9774-04cc19f4d22e.png?v=1681565280"},{"product_id":"chateau-gloria-2022","title":"Château Gloria 2022, St Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eThis château was created in the 1950s by the late Henri Martin who was also the regisseur of Château Latour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Gloria was picked from 12-26 September and matured in 40% new oak, slightly less than the Saint-Pierre. It has a perfumed, floral nose with crushed violet infusing the black cherry and blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sumptuous tannins that belie the structure underneath. With pure fruit and well-judged acidity, this 2022 is sensual with a persistent and lightly spiced finish. Superb.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/96\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Gloria bursts with aromas of cherries, sweet berries, petals and spices, framed by a deft touch of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a succulent, enveloping core of fruit and supple tannins, it's a gourmand but nicely balanced Saint-Julien that will offer a broad drinking window.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e91\/93\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA linear and very fine wine with blackberry, blueberry and currant character. Hints of cedar and stone. Medium to full body. Linear and fine finish. Very well done.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/95\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Gloria","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018489835555,"sku":"","price":377.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/gloria2021_c1100e62-05a4-4b3a-9b43-749da830fc9a.png?v=1681565431"},{"product_id":"chateau-grand-puy-lacoste-2022","title":"Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Francois-Xavier Borie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – Lacoste-Borie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 200,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Grand Puy Lacoste was picked from 7 to 23 September and contains more Merlot due to the high quality of the fruit, matured in 75% new oak. There is 14.2% alcohol. Therefore, this lends this GPL a little more precocity and sensuality compared to other vintages, not cut from the same \"classical\" cloth as, say, the 2019 or 2020. Underlying this velvety veneer are enticing traits of freshly-rolled tobacco and undergrowth. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-sculpted tannins. Silky smooth in texture, so much so that it belies that backbone underneath. There is a peacock's tail of mineral-rich, quite peppery black fruit on the finish, completing a Pauillac endowed with huge potential. 2030-2065\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot, the 2022 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a brilliant classic in the making, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, violets and pencil shavings, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate that exhibits beautiful structural refinement and purity of fruit. Classy and integrated, it is somewhat reminiscent of a modern-day and less forbiddingly structured version of this estate's brilliant 1982.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very structured and rich red with black berry and chocolate. Full-bodied with a solid core of fine tannins and a fresh and muscular finish. Dusty texture. Yet it remains bright and vivid. 3.55 pH. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018490425379,"sku":"","price":358.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/grand_puy_lacoste_f612dc74-d366-4ffe-89ea-774006be007c.png?v=1681565527"},{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-2022","title":"Château Gruaud Larose 2022, St Julien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppellation - St Julien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe progress at this estate continues with the terrific 2022 Gruaud Larose, a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc that unfurls in the glass with deep aromas of minty blackberries, violets and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's elegantly muscular, with a broad attack that segues into a concentrated mid-palate framed by supple, powdery tannins. Richer and more brooding than its 2020 and 2019 counterparts, it confirms Gruaud's return to the Saint-Julien élite. Around one-third of the production made it into the grand vin this year, the château's first with organic certification.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94\/96\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Gruaud Larose was picked from 7 to 24 September and includes a little more pressed wine this year: 13.5% exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon due to the quality. This latest vintage matured for a planned 18 months in 95% new oak. Significantly, this is the first year under organic certification (notice two storks on the label signifying this. Maybe they are carrying a little Gruaud baby?) At 13.64% alcohol, this is less than many other properties for those seeking slower intoxication. It has an impressive bouquet with pure blackberry and raspberry fruit, black truffle and sous-bois scents. I am impressed by its delineation and focus; frankly, these are the nicest aromatics I've encountered for a while at this address. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. I cannot remember a Gruaud at this nascent stage that exhibits this level of energy and tension deriving from the Cabernet Sauvignon extracted at the beginning of vinification. There's much more precision here. Mineral-driven toward the finish, this easily surpasses vintages made at the estate over the last decade and more. Perhaps like the legendary Gruauds of old (1982, 1961, 1928, even 1870)? Gruaud reborn. 2028-2070\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/97\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018491179043,"sku":"","price":840.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/gruard_larose_f0992aaa-7028-4696-af92-de5cf12f4191.png?v=1681565629"},{"product_id":"chateau-haut-batailley-2022","title":"Château Haut Batailley 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 0% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eClassy and very focused with blackberry and blackcurrant character. The tannins nicely melt into the wine with finesse and weightlessness. Elegant. 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% merlot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94\/95\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liv-ex \/ FV","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018491375651,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/haut_batailley_f4aaca06-ba17-4713-87d9-26f67a3bf755.jpg?v=1681565710"},{"product_id":"chateau-cheval-blanc-2022","title":"Château Cheval Blanc 2022, St Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - St Emilion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43% Merlot, 52% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Le Petit Cheval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 120,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOne of the stars of the vintage is the striking 2022 Cheval Blanc, a blend of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon that bursts from the glass with aromas of mulberries, cherries and wild berries mingled with mint, orange zest, pencil lead, vine smoke and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's rich and gourmand, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and a long, saline, pungently perfumed finish. Harvest began on 29 August, with all the Merlot picked before the month was out, and the result is a wine that is as vibrant as it is lavish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/99+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine that soars to new heights with its brightness and weightlessness. The balance of serene fruit that’s perfectly ripe. Full-bodied yet tight and polished where it seems delicate and compressed, with berry, chocolate and walnut character. The finish is endless and poised. 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The first vintage was 1999. 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It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e99\/100\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet-purple in color. The nose is almost impenetrable to start, needing a lot of shaking to wake up delicate scents of crushed red and black currants, raspberry leaves, warm plums, and boysenberries, followed by hints of crushed rocks, damp earth, lilacs, and Jasmine tea, with just a hint of orange peel. The palate is classic great Lafite, featuring incredibly tightly knit layers of black fruits, minerals, and floral notes bound with a rock-solid structure of exquisitely fine, very firm tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. This is an intellectual triumph, but don't think about touching it for 10-15 years. pH 3.85.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98\/100\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaturated inky colour, with intense ruby reflections. This is a classically constructed Lafite, with clear power to the tannins and intense spice, a little more upfront and concentrated than you find in many En Primeur vintages at this property but it exemplifies balance and confidence. Fully in control, delivering estate signature with finesse and understatement, with pulses of graphite, slate, bitter almond and cocoa bean. Takes its time to uncurl in the glass, leaving you plenty of time to admire its architecture. Give it a good decade at least. 17.5% of press wine, 3.85ph, 41% Lafite of overall production. Harvest August 31 to September 24, earliest since 1893. 100% new oak, Eric Kohler techincal director. Potential upscore in bottle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Château Lafite-Rothschild is based on 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot that was harvested between the 31st of August and the 24th of September. It's a richer, more opulent wine compared to the more classic 2020 (although the pH is higher in the 2020) and has a deep, full-bodied, concentrated profile as well as classic Lafite aromatics of spicy red and black fruits, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and tobacco. Deep, rich, and concentrated, it nevertheless stays pure and flawlessly balanced, with ample, ripe tannins and a great finish. It's going to have some up-front appeal by Lafite standards but should still require a decade of bottle age. Director Eric Koher compares this to the 2005, but this modern-day clone of the 1959 is one of the most powerful, concentrated Lafites I've tasted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97\/99\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Lafite-Rothschild was picked from 31 August to 24 September and apart from the 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, there is 17.5% pressed wine in the blend. The IPT is slightly lower than 2020. There is 13.6% alcohol this year, higher than 2018 and 2019. It has an intense bouquet with blackberry, crushed stone, touches of pencil box and undergrowth, very Lafite-Rothschild in style. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, perfectly judged acidity, linear and focused. Compared to vintages a couple of decades ago, there is mid-palate weight, yet it retains classicism and transparency, while delivering quite a gentle but insistent grip on the finish. Perpetually the most deceptive of First Growth, one should not doubt its long-term potential. 2032-2075\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96\/98\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild unwinds in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, sweet soils tones, cigar box and lilac. Medium to full-bodied, it's the most tensile of the first growths this year, with a layered, concentrated but youthfully introverted mid-palate, lively acids and a long, saline finish. It checks in at a rather high pH of 3.85, which belies its incisive profile, from a harvest that extended from August 31 to September 24.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95\/97\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe key points of 2022 were the three distinct heatwaves and the respite periods that allowed the vines time to relax and recuperate. 110mm of rain helped in June, cool nights in July further boosted the health of the vines and rain storms in August also ensured that the vines did not run out of steam prior to harvest. The Lafite teams started picking on the 31st of August, and they picked small pockets of vines that were starting to suffer in the heat. This tactic boosted those vines on the rest of the plateau. As far as winemaking was concerned, minimal extraction was needed because ‘the juices were black from day one’. Saskia de Rothschild explained to me that ‘the reason 2022 is so stunning is that the vines lived through 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 in readiness’. These are all fascinating vintages, and Saskia believes that the Lafite vines learned how to deal with heat spikes, among other issues, and they have a remarkable ability to adapt. Strangely, at Lafite, Cabernet had higher alcohol degrees than Merlot, and the result is a genuinely awesome wine with amazing balance and sensational amplitude of flavour. This wine has more exoticism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ethan I have seen before, adding a thread of scintillating stylishness to the whole. Aeons long and impossibly silky, this is a lively Lafite full of cadence and purity. Oak spice adds to the distinctive fruit tones, bringing rigour and definition to the honed fruit. All of the work in the vineyard and the incredibly sensitive winemaking achieved stunning results in 2022. This is a genuinely gorgeous wine, and unlike the tense, introverted Lafites of past years, this is a relaxed, harmonious and infinitely detailed wine. 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Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's pure and seamless, with supple tannins, huge depth at the core and a long, resonant finish. One of the most characterful as well as most consistent wines produced in contemporary Bordeaux, it will surely emerge as one of the vintage's high points.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Lafleur was picked from 3 September with the early Merlot and then over the next two weeks. It underwent double sorting in the vineyard and then at reception, aged in 25% new oak. This is bestowed a compelling bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit, iodine and incense, beautifully defined, maybe more sensual than recent vintages. The palate is blessed with unerring symmetry, a fine thread of acidity, a graphite seam from start to finish and a constant sapidity. Extremely precise and ineffably persistent, this is an intellectual and delicious Lafleur - a lethal combination. Among the best that Baptiste and Julie Guinaudeau have conjured in recent years and that's a very impressive canon of work. 2032-2075\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA structured Lafleur with tannins that spread across the palate that are polished and serious. Full and so beautiful. Shows complexity with white pepper, cloves, and rose stems. Velvety and thoughtful. 51% cabernet franc and 49% merlot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e98\/99\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 49% Merlot and 51% Bouchet (Cabernet Franc), with a pH of 3.8, Lafleur 2022 has a deep garnet-purple color. The nose is incredibly backward and closed, slowly unfurling to offer glimpses at plum pudding, baked black plums, and dark chocolate, followed by subtle nuances of licorice, violets, cast-iron pan, and Indian spices, with a touch of wood smoke. The medium to full-bodied palate is built like a skyscraper, with very firm, very fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the tightly wound black fruits and earthy layers, finishing with incredible length. It will need a lot of time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e96\/98+\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelivers the density and serious character of Lafleur, but while this is deep in colour it is not impenetrable, with more nuance than many, jewel ruby with vibrant reflections. Clear austerity to the tannins but this is a wine that always takes patience, and it provides a welcome sense of continuity in a vintage where the byword is excess. Confident, careful, precise, with red roses, peony, heather, slate, steel, graphite, incense, blueberry and raspberry fruit, and oyster shell salinity, layered and joyful, with cooling mint leaf on the finish. Jean-Baptiste Guinaudeau so often sets the conversation in a vintage, and he is doing so again here. Harvest September 3 to 17, 30% new oak. 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Full-bodied and intense with depth and structure. Long and chalky at the end. Big wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/97\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first vintage produced in the estate's new winery, which more than doubled the number of vats, permitting sub-plot by sub-plot vinification, the brilliant 2022 Langoa Barton offers up aromas of dark berries, cassis, violets and cigar wrapper, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy palate endowed with terrific depth and tension. Polished and penetrating, it should match or even surpass the 2019 and 2016 vintages, and it is sure to be one of the more intelligent purchases of the en primeur campaign.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/95\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA blend of 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, and 2.5% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Langoa Barton is ageing in 60% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out with exuberant notes of warm cassis, blueberry pie, and Morello cherries, leading to hints of chocolate mint, clove oil, and tilled soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock full of juicy black fruits, framed by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a spicy kick.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92\/94\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Langoa Barton","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018521194531,"sku":"","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/langoa_barton_2018_e0f34cdb-5b0d-4960-b736-e80c72890474.jpg?v=1681568884"},{"product_id":"chateau-le-pin-2022-allocation","title":"Château Le Pin 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eRecommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pomerol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Jacques Thienpont\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 9,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSuch is the ripeness and richness of the vintage but the wine remains so fresh and balanced. 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The 2022 is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.5% Merlot and 5.5% Cabernet Franc; and it's the first vintage produced in the estate's new winery, which more than doubled the number of vats, permitting sub-plot by sub-plot harvesting and vinification, along with a number of other technical improvements which translate into enhanced purity and precision.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/97\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery polished and poised with blackberry and blueberry character. Medium body with tight and focused tannin tension. Lively finish. Harmonious for the vintage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Leoville Barton is composed of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.5% Merlot, and 5.5% Cabernet Franc, ageing in 60% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, the glass needs quite a lot of swirling to bring out evocative notes of black currant jelly, boysenberry preserves, and juicy plums, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, lilacs, crushed rocks, and cinnamon toast. The elegantly styled, medium to full-bodied palate is very tightly wound with layer upon layer of black fruits and earthy nuances, framed by super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and minerally. It will likely require some patience, but it promises to be a knock-out. 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Exhibiting deep aromas of dark berries, violets, pencil lead, rose petals and tobacco leaf, it's full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with terrific concentration, beautiful purity of fruit, abundant but refined tannins and a long, vibrant finish. On the several occasions that I tasted it, the 2022 was surprisingly open for a young Las Cases, but it wouldn't surprise me if it were to shut down after a few years in bottle. It's a blend of 83.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10.5% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Léoville Las-Cases was picked 8-30 September with more infusion than extraction, matured in 84% new oak. Precocious, almost decadent blackberry and blueberry fruit on the nose, there is something lavish and audacious about this Saint-Julien. There is an underlying estuarine element, a whiff off the banks of the Gironde. The palate is medium-bodied with polished tannins, very detailed, extremely pure, what you might call a \"vertical\" Las-Cases with fabulous precision on the finish. This surpasses the 2018-2020 trio and to use that clichéd expression, is a \"tour de force\". 2032-2080\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis shows no gravity. The tannins are totally melted in the wine and give it fantastic structure, but the texture is so fresh and vivid. Crushed stone. Cloves. Chinese spices. Great finish. Opening and flying away. Orange peel. Very special. Thought-provoking. 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It's also one of the most singular, characterful wines being produced in the region today. Unfurling in the glass with complex aromas of blackberries and cherries mingled with notions of exotic spices, orange zest, pencil lead, rose petals and vine smoke, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a velvety attack that segues into a layered, seamless and multidimensional mid-palate framed by rich, powdery tannins. Pure, perfumed and penetrating, this blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot is a brilliant success that caps a decade of relentless work by Guillaume Pouthier and his team that have seen Les Carmes Haut-Brion emerge as one of Bordeaux's leading estates. It checks in at a mere 13.5% alcohol, with a very healthy pH of 3.64.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e99\/100\u003cbr\u003eYohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (266), April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Les Carmes Haut-Brion was picked 5-20 September with 70% whole bunches (three vats contained 100% whole cluster that was cofermented), matured in 70% new oak, 20% in 18hL casks and 10% in amphora. It underwent a long, six-week infusion in the vat at a maximum 26° Celsius, just over a week longer than usual. It is extremely precise on the nose with blackberry, briary, crushed stone and hints of curry leaf. The palate is just beautiful. Sculpted tannins, fine-boned, lending this Les Carmes unerring symmetry and focus. This is loaded with mineral-laden dark berry fruit and feels seamless toward the finish. I am not inclined toward hyperbole, nevertheless, this is the best Les Carmes that Guillaume Pouthier has overseen. 2030-2070\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is so umami with sea urchin character that gives you sea salt and dried seaweed aromas and flavors. The integrity and richness is so impressive with an exotic character, yet it is so classic and fine in structure. 13.5% alcohol. 70% whole cluster fermentation. 40% cabernet franc, 35% cabernet sauvignon and 25% merlot. A new model for Bordeaux?\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/98\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Les Carmes Haut-Brion is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 26% Merlot, 90% aging in oak (70% new barriques, 20% 18hl casks) and 10% in amphoras. Deep garnet-purple in color, it pops out of the glass with lifted notes of redcurrant jelly, wild blueberries, blackcurrant pastilles, and lavender, leading to cerebral wafts of cast-iron pan, dark chocolate, and dusty soil with a hint of licorice. The red and black berry flavors do pirouettes on the medium-bodied palate, featuring incredibly fine-grained tannins and fantastic tension that gives a shimmer to the very long mineral-laced finish. As usual, the alcohol is 13.5% (the stem inclusion absorbs some of the alcohol during fermentation) and the pH is 3.64. This is a vibrant, showy, immediately impactful wine that flies in the face of traditional Bordeaux, carrying it off with bags of grace and style. A slight carbonic character from the whole bunch juxtaposed by a rock-solid structure thanks to the ripe stem tannins creates a unique signature. I personally love it, but if you're a Bordeaux purest, this might not be your cup of tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a truly delicious Pessac Léognan that shows just how much Carmes Haut-Brion sets itself apart, showing grip and stretching out through the palate. Don't expect the same character as you are going to find elsewhere in this vintage. Fragrant aromatics, roses, violets, crushed rocks, fennel, aniseed, with texture and tannic heft. Fresh dark fruits, edges of bitter Bendick mints, smoked caramel, slate. 70% whole bunch, no irrigation, cover crops intead on the clay limestone soils (when picked the grapes were at 14.4%, came down to 13.5% after vinification with use of stems and specific yeast). 40hl\/h yields, 70% new oak, 3.6ph.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think one of the legendary wines in the vintage will be the 2022 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, which comes from a tiny vineyard not far from Haut-Brion and is based on 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Merlot, vinified with 70% whole clusters, and aged 70% in new barrels, 20% in foudre, and 10% in amphora. Despite mostly being not destemmed, you wouldn't know it by tasting it. It has a classic bouquet of ripe blackberries, cassis, leafy herbs, graphite, and violets, while in contrast, the C Des Carmes Haut-Brion, which is vinified with just 30% stems, is clearly marked more by its stems. Full-bodied, concentrated, beautifully balanced, and with a rare mix of purity, freshness, and power, it's going to rival the 2018 as one of the finest vintages ever produced from this address. It's worth noting this estate has a unique terroir in Pessac that includes some limestone in the soils, and this worked particularly well in 2022. Don't miss this wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eJeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot. 70% whole bunch. Cask sample.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep crimson colour. Slightly reserved aromatically but floral notes (lily, iris) as it opens. Dense with a beautifully suave texture, the tannins powerful but refined. Luscious but fresh and long on the finish, the oak (70% new barrels) completely absorbed. Both seductive and restrained. Marked freshness for the year. Will need to check the evolution. (JL) 13.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrink 2028– 2047\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17+\u003cbr\u003eJames Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn exceptional wine in 2022 by winemaker Guillaume Pouthier who has delivered a supremely drinkable, likeable and harmonious wine that perfectly balances fruit density, aromatic expressiveness, lively acidity and a less is more approach. Intensely fragrant on the nose, nuanced and expressive, open and beguiling with rose, jasmine, bramble fruit, red cherry, liquorice and slate. Tense and a touch strict on the palate, electric and thrilling with bright acidity and tannins that come in and give weight and texture to the frame. Crushed velvet, smooth and salty, not plump or overly plush, instead well defined, focussed and precise. Silky, elegant with crystalline purity. A beautiful style married to a philosophy that works in hot vintages using whole bunch fermentation to lower the alcohol and give freshness to the wine. A standout success and a wine we’re going to want to finish. 3.64ph. 70% whole cluster. Ageing 70% new barrels, 20% 18hl casks, 10% amphoras.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eGeorgina Hindle, Decanter.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Les Carmes Haut Brion","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018522374179,"sku":"","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/les_carmes_haut_brion_afd780ac-75e3-458d-81b9-7134f8efd0ca.png?v=1681569489"},{"product_id":"chateau-lynch-bages-2025","title":"Château Lynch Bages 2022, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAppellation - Pauillac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eOwner - Cazes family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eSecond wine – Echo de Lynch Bages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eAnnual production – 450,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eThe 2022 Lynch-Bages was picked 12 September, around 15 days earlier than usual until 24 September at around 35hL\/ha. Aged for 18 months in 75% new oak, it has a backward nose that demands a lot of encouragement. This is not as immediate as the 2016 or 2019 at the same stage. Powerful blackberry and boysenberry fruit, cedar and light tobacco notes, this feels like an edifice of aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, beautifully balanced, very harmonious yet there is an enormous backbone here that (again) is reminiscent of Mouton. Extremely long on the finish, this will need its barrel maturation to fully knit together and it is going to be a Pauillac for the long haul. 2032-2075\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWow. Blackcurrants, blueberries, blackberries and flowers. Full-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins that melt into the wine. Persistent and precise. A fantastic wine for the cellar. 66% cabernet sauvignon, 28% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/99\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Lynch-Bages is composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it is a little closed to start, soon revealing evocative creme de cassis, blueberry pie, and chocolate-covered cherries notes with suggestions of cast-iron pan, black truffles, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with muscular black fruit and loads of mineral sparks, framed by very firm, grainy tannins and a refreshing line, finishing long and earthy. pH 3.71, TPI 95.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e95\/97\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eFull on inky purple in colour, this is sculpted and full of character. Intense, not just a reflection of the vintage but in the increasing concentration found in Lynch Bages over the past decade. Delivers so much character, wtih charcoal, soot, campfire, liquorice, slate, bilberry, cassis. Hugely impressive and complex, will age for decades. As it opens and those fierce tannins loosen their grip a little, the floral character of the Cabernet Sauvignon becomes more clear. It's austere right now, with shoulders and muscles, but I am fully on board. One to wait for. 75% new oak. 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Full-bodied, deep and layered, it's rich, velvety and seamless, with a bright core of fruit and a long, heady finish. With the highest analytical measure of tannins since 2010, and an alcohol level a touch above 14%, this is certainly a larger-scaled Château Margaux, yet at this early stage, everything appears to be kept in check.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/97+\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Château Margaux represents 40% of the crop this year, slightly higher than recent years, picked between 8 and 27 September. As usual, the Grand Vin demands more time to unfold on the nose compared to the Pavillon. It unveils enticing scents of macerated black cherries, blueberry, violet and hints of orange blossom all delivered with impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with sculpted tannins. A fine-boned and tensile Château Margaux that is quite a remarkable feat given the growing season. Silky smooth and almost creamy at first, toward the finish it reveals a slightly powdery texture, almost swaggering in style. Not a subtle or nuanced Château Margaux, rather, Philippe Bascaules has conjured a First Growth that is dressed to kill. 14.6% alcohol. 2027-2060\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery dark purple color with a ruby edge. So much crushed blackberry and blackcurrant with violets. Exuberant. Full-bodied and very tannic with incredible muscle. This is a thought-provoking wine. The biggest Margaux I have tasted in my career. Seems a little overdone for Margaux. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot and 2% petit verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/96\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Chateau Margaux, composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, is deep garnet-purple in color. It shoots from the glass with an initial firework display of redcurrant jelly, blackberry pie, and fresh, juicy blackcurrants, followed by an array of iron ore, lilacs, black licorice, and sandalwood-inspired scents, plus a hint of wood smoke. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with rich, concentrated, muscular black and red fruits, supported by exquisitely ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and fragrant. This is a jaw-droppingly gorgeous effort that should be immortal. This represents 40% of the crop. \"It's been a long time since this much has made it into the First Wine!\" commented winemaker Phillipe Bascaules. The pH is 3.61.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStunning in its density and construction, with a gorgeous balance that starts with red rose aromatics and slides into creamy and intense raspberry, damson, loganberry and cassis fruits. The intense structure of the vintage is on display, here with velvety tannins giving shape and contrast by a push and pull of slate, graphite, cloves, turmeric, cardamom and white pepper. Bitter dark chocolate ending, a character of the year but here delivered with a blast of cooling mint leaf. Philippe Bascaules director, harvest September 8 to 27, 25hl\/h yield. 100% new oak, to be monitored carefully over ageing because this is the first time they have seen this level of alcohol in the Cabernet Sauvignon. 40% of the crop is into this 1st wine, one of the highest in years. Harvest September 8 to 27. They are slowly changing the row orientation in the vineyard at Margaux, begun last year but a 50 year project, and introducing more Cabernet Franc through field grafting (wanting to get up to maybe 15% of plantings, currently 5%).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Grand Vin 2022 Château Margaux checks in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc that's pulled from just 40% of the total production. It's a classic Château Margaux with its overriding sense of elegance and purity, yet it's certainly in the style of the vintage with its depth, richness, and concentration. Cassis, blueberries, acacia flowers, and spice all define the aromatics, and it's full-bodied, with a seamless, layered mouthfeel, building tannins, and a gorgeous finish. The alcohol hit 14.5, and I suspect the pH is relatively high (which is common in the vintage), yet this remains pure, balanced, and is absolutely show-stopping stuff.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eJeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Margaux","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case 6x75cl","offer_id":40018522800163,"sku":"","price":3372.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/chateau_margaux_ed252c9f-c143-4293-9d4a-45c16ae33547.png?v=1681569756"},{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2022","title":"Château Montrose 2022, St Estèphe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDELIVERY 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - St Estèphe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Martin and Olivier Bouygues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 2% petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – La Dame de Montrose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 450,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Montrose is such a compelling wine that assigning it a bracketed score seems a mere formality. A brilliant terroir, impeccable viticulture, perfectly timed harvest dates and judicious extraction have aligned to deliver a monument in the making, reminiscent of a far purer, more precise, modern-day version of the 1990 vintage at this address. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, violets, iris, pencil lead and cigar wrapper, it's full-bodied, deep and authoritative, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, elegantly muscular core that's framed by supple, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, resonant finish. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, this only confirms Montrose's status as a de facto first growth and unquestionably one of the contemporary Médoc's very greatest estates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e99\/100\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Montrose was picked 2 to 22 September comprising all four grape varieties and all the Cabernet Franc, with 13% pressed wine, matured in 60% new oak. There is 14.5% alcohol this year, which is less than 2018. It has an extremely pure nose with black cherries and blueberry. Quite floral in style with hints of blood orange percolating through with time. The palate is very precise with exceptional mineralité and tension. Very focused, superb concentration, with what is becoming Montrose's trademark sense of symmetry and sustained aftertaste, this could be the finest Saint-Estèphe in 2022. 2027-2052\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very powerful and structured Montrose with steely tannins that run the length of the wine. It's compacted and muscular with an extremely long finish. Graphite and spices in the aftertaste. This should be terrific after the elevage. From organically grown grapes. 66% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 8% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/98\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Montrose is composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aging in 60% new oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to offer a gorgeous perfume of violets, star anise, wilted roses, cumin seed, and garrigue, giving way to a core of blackcurrant pastilles, boysenberry preserves, and kirsch. The full-bodied palate is a firework display of graceful, highly nuanced fruit, featuring mineral, floral, black fruit, and red berry sparks, supported by very firm, super-ripe tannins and incredible freshness, finishing very long, vibrant, and shimmery. The yield was 31 hl\/ha and the First Wine represents 50% of the 2022 production. The quality of the press wine was high this year, and 13% was included in the blend. pH 3.78, TPI 85.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/100\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe intensity and the depth of expression is clear from the start, with ripe damson and fig fruits, incense and espresso given balance and tension by pomegrante, slate, lemongrass and mandarin rind. Unrolls to show the depth and class of Montrose, has density without shouting, keeping the estate signature and character. The first full vintage for Pierre Grafeuille as estate director, working alongside long time technical director Vincent Decup. 12% press wine, pretty much exactly the same as ever, this really is a vineyard that delivers consistency.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\u003cbr\u003eJane Anson, JaneAnson.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Château Montrose is a classic blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 60% new oak from a variety of coopers. Another absolutely brilliant wine in the vintage, it offers a saturated purple hue as well as an essence of Montrose-like bouquet of currants, blueberries, damp earth, violets, graphite, and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless has a riveting sense of purity, precision, and finesse that's hard to believe. 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Compared with the nose, the mouth wows with explosive, intense flavors of cassis, black cherries, and licorice that fill the palate, framed by very firm, beautifully ripe tannins and a lively backbone, finishing very long with mineral and floral sparks. It is amazing how classical this Mouton this is, considering the extreme vintage. 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It has a perfumed and floral bouquet, quite sensual for a Saint-Estèphe, developing blue fruit with time in the glass. The oak is neatly enmeshed. The palate is medium-bodied with quite a high-toned and racy opening. Good acidity, the Merlot (51%) occupies the driving seat and ensures its silky-textured finish, a mote of chalk dust on the aftertaste. Just needs its élevage to knit it all together. 2027-2044\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e92\/94\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003eA juicy and fruity red with blackberry, black cherry and chocolate character. Full and round with freshness and intensity. Very spicy. Black olives, too. 51% merlot, 39% cabernet sauvignon, 8% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/94\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Ormes de Pez","offers":[{"title":"12 Bottle Case 12x75cl","offer_id":40018523815971,"sku":"","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0131\/6713\/2731\/products\/ormesdepez2021_acc227d6-cde0-4837-81d0-6efe93fcdf88.png?v=1681570178"},{"product_id":"chateau-palmer-2023","title":"Château Palmer 2022, Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Low Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN BOND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Margaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner - Consortium of shareholders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 6% petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSecond wines – Alter Ego\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnnual production – 250,000 bottles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs is the case at neighbor Château Margaux, the 2022 Palmer is one of the most powerful wines this estate has ever produced. A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, it offers up aromas of blackberries, burning embers, violets, iris and sweet soil tones, followed by a full-bodied, broad and expansive palate, its velvety attack segueing into a rich and layered core. Supple, seamless and concentrated, it checks in at 14.4% alcohol and a rather high pH of 3.79.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Palmer was cropped at just 22hL\/ha due to the berries being 25-30% smaller than usual. It bursts forth on the nose with precocious black cherries, blueberry, violet and touches of marmalade and tobacco in the background. Complex and expressive. The palate is structured, with the tannic backbone, that winemaker Thomas Duroux talked about, lending this Palmer a sense of verticality. Hints of black pepper emerge with time, multi-layered, a powerful Margaux and yet the IPT is actually lower than elsewhere (76). Quite linear on the tobacco-infused finish, which is just quintessential Palmer. Do reserve a bin in your cellar for this and let it gather dust for at least a decade. 14.4% alcohol. 2035-2080\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo much class in the nose with a sophisticated kaleidoscope of dark fruit such as blackcurrants, and spices such as salt and pepper, as well as cloves and nutmeg. Full-bodied. Compacted and dense yet weightless. It opens beautifully. The tannins go on and on with wonderful presence. Salty undertones.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e98\/99\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComposed of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Palmer is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a lot of shaking and swirling to lure out a soft-spoken perfume of roses, lavender, star anise, and cloves, leading to a profound core of Morello cherries, fresh, juicy blackberries, and blackcurrant cordial. The full-bodied palate is stacked with layer upon layer of black, blue, and red fruits, supported by a skyscraper structure of very firm, very ripe, grainy tannins and superb tension, finishing with epic length and depth. 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Yields were 31 hl\/ha. Deep garnet-purple in color, it erupts from the glass with powerful notes of juicy blackberries, black currant pastilles, and wild blueberries, followed by classic hints of violets, licorice, red loam, wood smoke, and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate delivers fantastic tension between the intense, muscular black fruit flavors and a lively backbone, framed by beautifully ripe, rounded tannins, finishing long and fragrant. Superb.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e97\/99+\u003cbr\u003eLisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Pavie was picked from 19 September to 1 October at 31hL\/ha and matured in 75% new oak. The estate now comprises 42 hectares as it has absorbed Pavie-Decesse and Bellevue-Mondotte, ergo, these names are no more. This demonstrates a little over-ripeness on the nose: macerated black cherries, kirsch, cassis and a touch of fresh prune. Does that translate across onto the palate? Actually, no. It is undoubtedly decadent and rich, but it retains balance and delivers a very velvety texture, with mouth-filling tannins. Powerful and yet undeniably harmonious, it feels plush and luxuriant on the finish, with a touch of dark chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. I am intrigued to revisit this after bottling and, because of the aromatics and not the palate, I err on the side of caution, though repouring, it feels slightly fresher. 14.47% alcohol. NB It comes in a specially-designed engraved bottle without a label. 2030-2065\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e93\/95\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntense aromas of cherries and spices. Full and layered without being heavy. It starts large and rich, but the tension and tannins tighten down. It's structured and powerful. Velvety, edgy tannins. Very salty at the end. Like an unpolished diamond. It now includes Pavie Decesse and Bellevue. 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On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and velvety, with excellent concentration and a rather rich, supple profile. A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, it's the result of sub-block by sub-block picking and cooler than usual fermentation temperatures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95\/97\u003cbr\u003eWilliam Kelley, Wine Advocate, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Pichon Baron was picked 8 September to 3 October and matured in 70% new oak. It has wonderful precision on the nose, with intense blackberry and bilberry fruit, crushed stone and graphite. The oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is tensile right from the start. Taut and linear, fresh, quite saline with a nuanced touch of black pepper toward the finish. Real pedigree and sophistication here, this is a magnificent Pichon-Baron that achieves a new level of precision thanks to the more piecemeal Sauternes-inspired harvest in tandem with their new winery. 2030-2070\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/98\u003cbr\u003eNeal Martin, vinous.com, May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very structured and racy PB with blackcurrant, stone and black cherry aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with racy and fine tannins that are precise and focused. Elegance with structure. 81% cabernet sauvignon and 19% merlot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e96\/97\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2022 Pichon Baron, 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, is deep garnet-purple in color. 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