I took delivery of a bunch of half bottles of 2022 Bordeaux last week and am wondering if these have shut down or would be worth trying a few? I have not seen much discussion recently so thought I would ask. I have Pichon Baron, Pichon Lalande, Lynch Bages, Canon, L. Poyferre, Haut Bailly, Grand Puy Lacoste, Giscours and Rauzan Segla. Also, any views on when window will close down on these if it hasnt already?
Cheers
2022 Carmes a couple weeks ago was a stunner. Very young of course. But expressive enough to understand what the wine is.
Thanks - I have that in 750’s but only a six pack… maybe I will try one. Cheers
Have seen glowing notes within the last few months on the Pichons, so one of those may be a candidate.
I bought some 22 Montrose, Pichon Comtesse, and Leo-B because it’s our wedding year, but haven’t opened any of those. The 22 Tronquoy and Dame de Montrose are both crackerjack though. Obviously very young and pretty coiled up but day 2 they blossom and really show the vintage character. Which, frankly, isn’t my favorite style of Bordeaux (prefer more acid, less ripeness) but they are in absolute terms very good, and for a torrid vintage the wines are quite balanced and fresh.
The Pichons are incredible. Absolutely loved both. Both were in a good spot a few months ago. Very young, but unbelievably approachable and delicious.
I would avoid Lynch Bages. Had that also and it was much more tightly coiled than the others. Only other one I have opened was a Chateau de Pez. It was in a good spot too.
Only if you are prepared to buy more. Otherwise save them!
they poured the 22 Pichon Baron at the NYWE and it was incredible. Big and rich yet full of minerality to match the fruit. Will it get better with age? Who knows, but it was awesome now.
It’s so good. I think I might prefer it to the Lalande
2022 Château Jean-Faure Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
64% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot and 6% Malbec. 1 hour decant.
Nose of dried herbs, raspberry, cherry dum-dum, and a hint of gravel. Fairly lightweight with medium tannins which are very well integrated for it’s age. It’s sleek without overdoing it; the underlying red fruit really shines through any oak (35% new/30% one year). For me, not much Cab Franc “greeness” to speak of. Smooth, fresh finish.
@Jeff_Leve’s notes are pretty spot on.
I will be visiting this chateau next month so I thought I’d check in.
