Pauillac Lafite-Rothschild
98–99+ Deep colour. Intense dark cherry, blackcurrant mocha espresso aromas. Inky deep dark cherry, cassis flavours, supple graphite/touch al dente textures and underlying savoury oak notes. Finishes chocolaty and long. Fresh and complex with lovely gentle vigour and smoothness. Well balanced wine. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. 17% press wine. Mouton Rothschild 98–99 Deep colour. Intense blackcurrant, blackberry roasted chestnut hint cedar aromas. Generous, supple wine with lovely ripe cassis/blackcurrant fruits, long cedar/grainy tannins, lovely mid palate volume and well integrated fresh acidity. Finishes firm and tight. Brilliant wine with superb potential. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot. 100% new oak. 14% alc Latour 98–100 Deep crimson colour. Intense blackcurrant, marzipan mocha aromas. Generous voluminous and expansive, with ample blackcurrant black cherry fruits, superb density and torque. Impressive wine with lovely bittersweet finish. 92.45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.4% Merlot, 0.15% Petit Verdot. 14.19% alc Pichon Baron (de Longueville) 96–97 Deep crimson colour. Classic pure blackcurrant, dark cherry aromas with vanilla, hint aniseed notes. Beautifully balanced and richly flavoured wine with cassis, dark cherry fruits, some dark chocolate notes, superb fine grainy/hint cedar tannins and well balanced juicy freshness. Finishes al dente/bittersweet. A brilliant vintage for this estate. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 60–70% new oak. Batailley 95–96+ Deep crimson colour. Expressive blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar aromas with espresso notes. Inky deep and vigorous with plentiful cassis, black cherry, hint cigar leaf flavours, fine grainy firm/sturdy tannins and well integrated mineral acidity. Very good mid palate richness, definition and torque. Very stylish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 50–60% new oak. Grand Puy Lacoste 95–96+ Deep colour. Classic pure blackcurrant, cedar aromas with roasted chestnut notes. Generous and inky deep with fresh blackcurrant, cassis flavours, fine grained/velvety tannins and roasted chestnut notes. Finishes firm and long. Very good vintage. 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot. 75% new oak. 14% alc
Bordeaux 2022
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