2022, Château Berliquet, SAINT-ÉMILIONBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc. This Saint Emilion property of 7. 5 hectares is well situated on the plateau of Saint Emilion. Previously the wines were made by Nicolas Thienpont from Pavie Macquin and Beausejour Duffau. However in July 2017 the property was purchased by the owners of Chanel and it is now under the control of the wine making team of Chteau Canon. The 2022 is 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and will be aged in 44% new oak as

Purple colour with density through the middle

layered and unctuous

Uniting classicism and charm

far removed from the occasionally opulent Larcis Ducasse of warming seasons

The 2022 Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a very pretty wine

The flavours are supported by supple tannins and fresh acidity

Broad-shouldered and seamless

fresh and shows lively black fruit

coffee bean wash

with impressive concentration

90-92 Neal Martin

and in the pursuit of elegance