2022 Chateau Margaux 3 bottles case

The 2022 Château Margaux is a magnificent release from one of Bordeaux’s most legendary First Growth estates, a name synonymous with grace and nobility since the 16th century. Known as the “Versailles of the Médoc” for its neoclassical architecture and stunning estate gardens, Château Margaux has long been admired not only for its beauty but also for the finesse of its wines. The estate’s history is one of innovation and prestige, from its recognition in the 1855 Classification to the introduction of state-of-the-art gravity-flow cellars that preserve the purity of its fruit.

The 2022 vintage reflects both power and refinement, crafted from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, sourced from the château’s gravelly soils over limestone. A warm and dry growing season produced berries of small size and immense concentration, which were vinified with precision and aged in 100% new French oak barrels, underscoring the wine’s grandeur while preserving harmony and balance.

In the glass, the wine reveals an inky purple hue and a bouquet of cassis, blackberry, and ripe black plum, interlaced with floral notes of violet and iris. Subtle layers of cedar, graphite, sandalwood, and tobacco leaf add complexity, while secondary and tertiary aromas of forest floor, truffle, cocoa, and spice emerge with air. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet ethereal, with an intense core of dark fruit wrapped in ultra-fine tannins, and a finish of remarkable length that combines richness with precision.

Critics have hailed the 2022 Château Margaux as one of the vintage’s crowning achievements, praising its elegance, purity, and profound ageing potential. It is a wine that will enchant both in its youth after careful decanting and over the next half-century as it unfolds layer by layer in the cellar. A timeless masterpiece, it epitomises the grandeur of Bordeaux.