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The second wines from great Bordeaux châteaux are back. And what a comeback! According to most critics, 2022 stands out as one of the best vintages in decades. Exceptionally favourable weather shaped remarkable wines, made with younger vines from the same vineyards as those of Grands Crus Classés.
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Wine Advocate 89, Vinous 89
"The 2022 Sarget de Gruaud Larose has quite a forward nose that's just a little more exotic than the Fiefs de Lagrange I tasted during the previous visit. It still has that very subtle mocha note seeping into the black cherry and blueberry fruit tones. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins, decent weight and touches of clove and white pepper with a delineated, linear finish. This is a generous second label that should drink well for a decade." www.vinous.com
Wine Advocate 89, Vinous 89
"The 2022 Margaux de Brane, the chateau's young-vines, Merlot-based offering, is soft, fruity and ready to go. Supple contours wrap around a core of pretty, red-toned fruit in this easygoing, charming Margaux. All the elements are very nicely balanced throughout. Floral notes lift the finish." www.vinous.com
Wine Advocate 91, Vinous 92
"The 2022 Petit-Figeac is a very pretty second wine and one that very much encapsulates the style of the château. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon feature heavily in the blend, lending savory and earthy notes that meld into a core of dark-toned Merlot fruit. Quite simply, Petit-Figeac is everything a second wine should be." www.vinous.com
Wine Advocate 93, Wine Spectator 93, Vinous 93
"Readers shouldn't overlook the 2022 Resèrve de la Comtesse, a lovely wine that's one of the most accomplished second wines of Bordeaux. Offering up aromas of sweet minty berries, burning embers, pencil shavings and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, lavish and aromatic, with an almost exotic core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating finish." www.robertparker.com
Wine Advocate 88-90, Wine Spectator 90, Vinous 90-92
"The 2022 Les Hauts de Smith Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc) is terrific. It offers a gorgeous mix of the exuberance of the year but tempered by picking that started very early, in mid-August. Apricot, mint, tangerine oil, hazelnut and passionfruit lend notable exuberance and textural richness, but there’s plenty of energy too." www.vinous.com
