Château Haut Bergey Rouge, Pessac-Leognan, FR, 2022

Château Haut-Bergey Rouge 2022 is a refined and expressive Pessac-Léognan that combines purity of fruit with classic Graves minerality. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, graphite, tobacco leaf, violet, and subtle cedar lead into a medium- to full-bodied palate with polished tannins and vibrant freshness. The wine shows excellent balance between ripe 2022 concentration and elegant restraint, finishing long and gently mineral.

Professional Ratings

• James Suckling: 93–94 pts
• Wine Advocate: 91–93 pts
• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92–94 pts
• Jeb Dunnuck: 92–94 pts
• Decanter: 92 pts

Critics praised its clarity, freshness, and fine-grained structure, highlighting it as a strong value-driven Pessac-Léognan with genuine typicity. Château Haut-Bergey 2022 is approachable in youth but has enough structure to develop gracefully over the next 8–12 years.

James Suckling

"From vineyards farmed biodynamically since 2018, the 2022 Haut Bergey reveals a lively and fresh bouquet of peony, violet, cassis and dark berries, as well as subtle hints of licorice and graphite. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, succulent and supple, with a charming cure of fruit underpinned by bright acids, concluding with a youthfully structured finish." 

Wine Enthusiast