The best Margaux 2022 in bottle

Given the size of the Margaux appellation, and its varying terroirs, it's often hard to generalise on quality, but in 2022 it performed excellently for both classified and non-classified wines. Scroll down for the top-rated Margaux 2022 in bottle [subscriber-content] Hints of opulence Margaux usually delivers some of the most charming wines on the left bank, with pronounced floral aromatics and silky tannins giving a smooth mouthfeel that set them apart from the more structured and robust tannins found in the wines from neighbouring appellations. The softer texture comes from the soils which are predominantly gravelly with some sand and clay - depending on how near or far they are from the moderating Gironde estuary. In 2022, the charm is amplified with plenty of ripe fruit flavours, fleshy tannins and hints of opulence while keeping expressive aromatics. The best managed to deliver this glossy richness but with mouthwatering acidity as well as precise and finessed tannins. A vintage apart During the 2022 in-bottle tasting at Château Margaux, CEO Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos and winemaker Philippe Bascaules remarked that they thought they might age the wines longer than usual because of this density. However, the 'wines were much softer with well integrated tannins' so they kept the bottling to July as usual. Bascaules said: '2022 is one of the best vintages for sure,' but, 'also one that cannot be compared with any other'. 'You can compare 2018 with 2019 and 2020, but 2022 is set apart because of the concentration and because of the alcohol', he said. Yet the wines retain low pHs giving incredible freshness alongside a sense of brightness and lift. '1961 and 1986 stand out because they were respective firsts to reach a certain level of ripeness and concentration and 2022 is the same,' he concluded. [caption id="attachment_546886" align="alignnone" width="1300"] Château Margaux. Photo credit: Brice Braastad[/caption] Fruit and freshness For me, châteaux Brane-Cantenac, Rauzan-Ségla and Palmer all delighted, as did Cantenac Brown, Giscours and d'Issan. In terms of wines to seek out that you may not have had before, I particularly enjoyed Château Le Coteau and the 'Margaux' appellation wine from Maison Sichel. I also thoroughly enjoyed the range of single-terroir wines from the Durfort-Vivens vineyards (certified organic) made by Gonzague Lurton. Les Plantes, designed to showcase the 'freshness and fruit' of the appellation, really shone with vibrancy and punch. The Durfort grand vin was also exceptional, and although a bit shy now feels well made. With the exception of a few wines, you don't have to wait too long to tuck into these wines and although many will age well, there's lots of enjoyment to be found in their youth. [/subscriber-content] All Margaux 2022 in bottle scores [breakout] COMING SOON Tasting notes for all 800 Bordeaux 2022s plus

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