Bordeaux 2022 en Primeur and some recent vintages: The 2022 looks very similar to the 2016, it was hard to pick out any real differences here, maybe a tad more volume in the 2022. I would observe the release price closely and keep an eye on the 2016 as an alternative.
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Dark in color, the wine is rich, concentrated, dense, lush, and packed with toasty oak, black plums, licorice, and espresso. Sweet, long, and round, with a chocolate covered black cherry filled finish. The blend is 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. All that extra Cabernet really makes a difference adding more freshness, complexity, and individuality. Drink from 2025-2042. 94-96 Pts.
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94 vvPunkte / Der Duft von Fleur Cardinale ist einmal mehr ein Gedicht, wer dies nicht kennt, sollte daran mal schnüfflen, viel Floralität, dunle Frucht, mineralische Untertöne, Kräuter. Der Gaumen zeigt Druck und Würze, ein Mund voll Wein, herrliche Frucht, hochwertiges Tannin, ein krasser Gegensatz zu 2021, doch man hat hier den Jahrgang optimal gespielt. Langes, salziges Finale. Grossartige Qualität hier. (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2023 / CVBG / Château Belgrave) #primeurs22 www.vvWine.ch
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En Primeur campaign for the 2022 vintage Day Two (Bordeaux): Blackcurrant, plums, slight clay/earthy note, cream, baking spices, cedar. Juicy with dark hued fruits that tend to the savoury, drying tannins stray to the bitter but there is a charming sense of freshness here as well. Okay.
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9/5/2023 - Peraix wrote: 92 Points
Bordeaux 2022 barrel samples and some additional vintages (Solliden in Stockhom): Only brief impression. Didn't have the time to take a detailed note. Weaker than most of the other (and often much more expensive) wines at the event.
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5/14/2023 - Collector1855 wrote: 94 Points
Bordeaux 2022 en Primeur and some recent vintages: The 2022 looks very similar to the 2016, it was hard to pick out any real differences here, maybe a tad more volume in the 2022. I would observe the release price closely and keep an eye on the 2016 as an alternative.
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5/8/2023 - Jeff Leve wrote: 95 Points
Dark in color, the wine is rich, concentrated, dense, lush, and packed with toasty oak, black plums, licorice, and espresso. Sweet, long, and round, with a chocolate covered black cherry filled finish. The blend is 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. All that extra Cabernet really makes a difference adding more freshness, complexity, and individuality. Drink from 2025-2042. 94-96 Pts.
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5/1/2023 - vvWine.ch wrote: 94 Points
94 vvPunkte / Der Duft von Fleur Cardinale ist einmal mehr ein Gedicht, wer dies nicht kennt, sollte daran mal schnüfflen, viel Floralität, dunle Frucht, mineralische Untertöne, Kräuter. Der Gaumen zeigt Druck und Würze, ein Mund voll Wein, herrliche Frucht, hochwertiges Tannin, ein krasser Gegensatz zu 2021, doch man hat hier den Jahrgang optimal gespielt. Langes, salziges Finale. Grossartige Qualität hier. (Verkostet "En Primeur" im April 2023 / CVBG / Château Belgrave) #primeurs22 www.vvWine.ch
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4/23/2023 - chatters wrote:
En Primeur campaign for the 2022 vintage Day Two (Bordeaux): Blackcurrant, plums, slight clay/earthy note, cream, baking spices, cedar. Juicy with dark hued fruits that tend to the savoury, drying tannins stray to the bitter but there is a charming sense of freshness here as well. Okay.
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