2022 Bordeaux is the real deal...

I’ve just returned from New York City where I had the pleasure to attend the annual UGC tasting. This year highlight the outstanding 2022 vintage and I must say the wines did not disappoint. I plan on posting a comprehensive report next week, but in the meantime I wanted to highlight the two most talked about wines in the room. Pichon Comtesse and Pichon Baron. It’s very tough to say which of the wines I preferred -both will be talked about for the next 30 years and will be right up there with the best ever vintages for these wines. One Chateau owner told me to tell customers “2022 is the next 1982”!  I’m still on the fence about that but I will say these are fantastic, singular wines that are well worth owning. -Phil Bernstein

**Update 01/27/2025**

I've had time to catch my breath and look over my notes! These wines are really something special and we may never see another vintage like this. What I said when I tasted them in France out of barrel remains true now that they are in bottle. These are relatively “big" wines, yet they maintain a sense of balance and place as well as freshness. Tannins are very well managed (in most cases) and I suspect these wines will become epic once they lose their baby fat and the terroir starts to come through. While I don't love some of the pricing, I honestly think these wines are well worth owning.

Wines from the tasting that are strong buys (besides the 2 Pichons featured above):

Haut Bailly...wow, wow, wow-this will rival their amazing 2020 and it is just plain special. Bravo Veronique and team!

Clinet - Ronan and Monique have constructed a masterpiece. I think their "secret ingredient" is the good percentage (20% as usual) of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend

Canon- Another great Canon. What else is new? Finesse, Limestone terroir, great texture. What else do you need?

Phelan Segur- Super value pick here. Shows all the hallmarks of great St. Estephe terroir at a fraction of the price of some of the neighbors. Great winemaking team here led by the charismatic Veronique

Lynch Bages  A nice follow up to their fantastic 2020. You know you are in Pauillac all the way. Very fine and classy wine

Grand Mayne  Grand Mayne is a sleeper. This is a brooding St. Emilion with loads of character and it's very enjoyable. I don't see how anyone wouldn't like this!

Leoville Poyferre A very nice wine from this powerhouse estate. If you are a LP fan buy this for sure!

Clos Fourtet This is awesome wine from another Chateau located right on the famed limestone plateau. Really fantastic, showstopper kind of stuff here-they had a big crowd all day !

As always please feeel free to email me at pbernstein@bassins.com with any questions, etc.

 

Phil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2022 Chateau Pichon Baron - Pauillac (Bordeaux Future ETA 2025)

750ml | SKU 95093 | 68 Available
98 VM

The 2022 Pichon Baron is one of the most elegant, polished wines I have ever tasted here. Silky and rened, the 2022 is super-impressive right out of the gate. The aromatics alone are mesmerizing. Blood orange, herbs and oral notes lend notable delinea...

$179.00

2022 Chateau Pichon Baron - Pauillac MAGNUM (Bordeaux Future ETA 2025) (1.5L)

1.5L | SKU 95135 | Available
96-98 VM

The 2022 Pichon Baron is marvelous. It continues a series of vintages that have been absolutely compelling. Bright red-toned fruit, spice, rose petal and blood orange lend considerable brightness throughout. More than anything else, the 2022 impresses wit...

$380.00

2022 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Pauillac HALF BOTTLE (Bordeaux Future ETA 2025) (375ml)

375ml | SKU 95050 | Available
97-99 WA

The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one wine where a comparison with this estate's magical 1982 doesn't appear to be far-fetched. Wafting from the glass with deep aromas of cassis, plums, violets, rose petals, tobacco leaf and pencil shavin...

$119.00

2022 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Pauillac (Bordeaux Future ETA 2025)

750ml | SKU 95042 | 10 Available
97-99 WA

The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande is one wine where a comparison with this estate's magical 1982 doesn't appear to be far-fetched. Wafting from the glass with deep aromas of cassis, plums, violets, rose petals, tobacco leaf and pencil shavin...

$239.00
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