Products tagged with 2022
Bordeaux
Clos Lunelles, Cotes de Castillon, FR, 2022 (Futures) 0.75L x 6btlsJames Suckling 94-95:
Really spicy wine with slate and cloves. Redcurrants. Medium body. Velvety tannins. Energetic. Super salty. Crushed chalk. Contrasty.
Bordeaux
Château Mangot, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, FR, 2022 (Futures) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 94-95:
A juicy and solid young St Emilion with crushed stone, hints of large grains of sea salt and a black berry character throughout. Full and chewy, but polished. New Grand Cru. Made from biodynamically grown grapes.
Bordeaux
Château Barde-Haut, Saint-Émilion, FR, 2022 (Futures) 0.75L x 6btlsJames Suckling 94-95:
A velvety red with lovely creamy tannins, juicy fruit with black berries, spice, ink and boysenberry. Medium to full body with a solid structured and depth. Velvety texture. Hints of sea salt.
Bordeaux
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Rouge, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022 (FUTURES) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 93-94:
Broad and structured, but supple and sleek, with fine-grained tannins. Medium- to full-bodied. Hints of coffee beans and cedar. Solid finish. Bright.
Bordeaux
Château Prieuré-Lichine, Margaux, FR, 2022 (FUTURES) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 95-96:
Such beautiful tannins here that are refined and beautiful and bring you deep into the medium to full body. Currants and berries. Refined.
Bordeaux
Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2022 (FUTURES) 6pk OWCJames Suckling 95-96:
This is solid with dried pineapple, grapefruit and apple character. It’s full-bodied with fantastic structure and depth. Phenolics are all there. Serious. 86% sauvignon and the rest semillon.
Bordeaux
Château La Croix Saint Georges, Pomerol, FR, 2022 (Futures) 0.75L x6btlsJames Suckling 95-96:
Blackberry, hazelnut and chocolate, yet it remains reserved and focused. Full body with a solid core of fruit and fine tannins. Very classy. One of the best I have had.