Bernard Margrez Chateau Pape Clement 2022

A monumental and highly acclaimed vintage from this historic Graves estate, characterized by extraordinary concentration and precision. The nose is incredibly complex, offering an explosion of crème de cassis, black cherry, and crushed blackberries, interwoven with sophisticated notes of graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and scorched earth. On the palate, it is full-bodied and multidimensional, displaying a seamless architecture of fine-grained, architectural tannins and a vibrant mineral tension. Intense layers of dark fruit, espresso, and violets lead to a powerful, aristocratic finish of exceptional length.

97 Points - James Suckling

94 Points - Wine Spectator