Château Clos de Boüard “La Dame de Boüard” 2022 (Montagne Saint-Émilion) is a Right Bank Bordeaux showing ripe black cherry, plum, blackberry, violets, cocoa, cedar and sweet spice.
Medium to full-bodied with plush Merlot-driven texture, it has ripe, polished tannins, supple structure and vibrant acidity. The warm 2022 vintage brings richness and density while maintaining balance and a smooth, modern Bordeaux profile with a long, fruit-laden finish.
Professional ratings
- 92–94 pts – James Suckling: notes ripe dark fruit, floral lift and polished tannins
- 91–93 pts – Wine Advocate: praises depth, ripeness and approachable structure
- 91–92 pts – Vinous: highlights juicy fruit, soft texture and harmony
- 91–92 pts – Decanter: commends richness, balance and value-driven quality
Overall, it is rated around 91–94 points, a plush, modern Montagne Saint-Émilion with generous fruit and early drinkability.
La Dame de Boüard — the château's second label — pours a deep ruby red. This bombshell Bordeaux, composed of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, offers an eye-fluttering bouquet of juicy, red berry fruits tinged with spice. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with flavor — ripe strawberry, black raspberry, mulberry — accented with baking spice and a hint of crushed limestone. Those lush fruits are enveloped by seductively smooth tannins which gently guide this wine toward a long, elegant finish. Pair with grilled venison kebabs over rice or pan-seared duck breast with a cherry glaze.
92 Points — James Suckling
“A well-made, structured and vivid red. This shows aromas of currants, dried herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied, refined and pulpy, it has fine tannins and a flavorful finish.”
Second wine of Chateau Clos de Bouard.
Vineyard notes: "Appellation: Montagne Saint-Emilion.
Soil: Clay-limestone slopes facing south."
Producer: Château Clos de Boüard.
- Wine: La Dame de Boüard, the second wine of the estate.
- Region: Montagne Saint-Émilion, France.
- Blend: A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Style: Easy to drink but not lacking subtlety, designed for immediate pleasure.
- Winemaking: Hand-harvested grapes and 12 months of aging in French oak barrels.
