Chateau Piney Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

The 2022 Château Piney is an expressive and opulent Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, benefiting from an exceptionally warm and sunny vintage. It reveals a deep purple-ruby colour and an intense aromatic profile of ripe blackberries, black plums, and crème de cassis, layered with sophisticated notes of toasted oak, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and richly textured, showcasing concentrated dark fruit supported by powerful yet well-integrated, velvety tannins. A balanced acidity provides necessary lift, leading to a long, decadent finish marked by lingering impressions of chocolate, licorice, and a subtle mineral streak typical of the region's limestone-influenced soils.

90 Points - James Suckling

Bright and juicy fruit such as fresh plums, cherries and a touch of minerals and grapefruit. Firm and pretty elegant for 2022 with a composed, medium-length finish. This has good short-term appeal. Drink now but should hold well in the next four to five years.