Château Clos de Sarpe Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2022

“The 2022 Clos de Sarpe is fabulous. Brisk, aromatic and vibrant, the 2022 captures the intensity this site is known for. Dark red/purplish fruit, blood orange, spice, new leather and dried herbs make a strong first impression. Bright saline notes liven up the finish. This is quite simply one of the best editions of Clos de Sarpe I have tasted.”

“I loved the 2022 Clos De Sarpe, a wonderfully pure, complex, seamless Saint-Emilion based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. Its inky purple/ruby hue is followed by a brilliant, youthful nose of crème de cassis, spring flowers, crushed stone, and graphite. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, it has ripe, polished tannins, wonderfully integrated oak, flawless balance, and a great finish. It offers pleasure today, yet this is built for the long haul as well and will ideally be given 5-7 years of bottle age and enjoyed over the following 2-3 decades.”

“Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, purple reflections, delicate rim brightening. Seductive bouquet of liquorice and purples, black fruit, fine noble wood nuances. Juicy, blackberries, elegant, very fresh and finesse, shows enormous energy, red berry finish, great length, certain ageing potential for many years to come.”

“I like what's going on here. Now, you find more intensity, as well as a softness in the previously strong tannins. The wine is rich, powerful, mineral-driven, and packed with multiple layers of lushly-textured fruits. Give it time to come together. It is worth the wait. This could easily age for 3 decades or perhaps longer. Drink from 2029-2055.”