Château Margaux , Margaux, FR, 2022

The 2022 Château Margaux is considered one of the greatest wines ever produced by the estate and a benchmark of the exceptional 2022 Bordeaux vintage. Crafted from 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, only about 40% of the harvest was selected for the Grand Vin. Critics praise its extraordinary concentration, precision, and elegance.

Professional Ratings

Tasting Profile

Aromatics

• Crème de cassis
• Blackberry and blackcurrant
• Violet petals
• Graphite
• Exotic spices
• Smoked tea and cedar

Palate

• Powerful yet weightless
• Extraordinary concentration
• Silky, ultra-fine tannins
• Layers of dark berries, floral notes, and mineral complexity
• Remarkable freshness and precision

Finish

• Exceptionally long and persistent
• Floral, mineral, and dark-fruited
• Built for decades of aging

Critics have described it as one of the most powerful yet refined Château Margaux wines ever produced.

Sommelier Presentation Note

2022 Château Margaux, Margaux
A profound First Growth from Bordeaux's legendary 2022 vintage, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, violets, graphite, and exotic spice. Seamlessly combining power and elegance, the palate delivers extraordinary depth, silky tannins, and remarkable precision, culminating in an exceptionally long and graceful finish.