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Château Charmail 2022

2022 was a turbulent year for Charmail, marked by a hailstorm that severely tested our vines. What survived is simply exceptional: ripe black fruit, subtle floral notes, and velvety tannins, all promising a magnificent vintage. Regular tastings confirm that the 2022 vintage will establish itself as one of Charmail's finest wines.

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Tasting Notes

Fruit Burst

  • Appearance: Intense ruby ​​robe with bluish reflections, of beautiful depth.
  • Nose: Refined bouquet of blackberries and blueberries, enhanced with delicate floral notes of violet, with subtle nuances of cedar and sweet spices.
  • Palate: Rich and velvety texture, where silky tannins provide a sensation of smoothness. The finish is long and harmonious, marked by persistent freshness and subtle minerality, balancing power and finesse.
Key Wine Facts
  • Country of Origin: France
  • Region of Origin: Bordeaux, Left bank
  • Appellation: Haut-Médoc
  • Varietals: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot,  4% Petit Verdot, 13% Cabernet Franc
  • Type: Red Wine
  • Alcohol Content: 14% ABV
  • Vine Age: 31 years
  • Terroir: Clayey gravels
  • Viticulture: In conversion to organic farming: soil work, manual leaf removal, green harvesting, no insecticides or pesticides.
  • Harvest: 100% Manual, from September 19th to September 29th 2022.
  • Vinification: Vinification at low temperature in temperature-controlled vats.
  • Aging: 82% of the production is aged for 12 months in 500-litre barrels, 50% of which are new oak, and 18% of the production is aged in 17-hectolitre concrete eggs.
  • Oenologist: Hubert de Boüard
  • Production: 100,000 bottles of 1st wine

Poured at
  • Critic

    Review

    Land of Wines
    94-95

    “Beneath a deep ruby robe with bluish hues, this wine harmoniously blends notes of black fruit (blackberry, blueberry) with a floral character dominated primarily by violet. The whole maintains a round and dense texture with silky tannins."

  • Critic

    Reviews

    James Suckling
    91-93

    "A structured and crisp wine with black and blue fruits, seashells and crushed stones. Medium to full-bodied. The tannins are compact and chalky. Velvety finish."

  • Critic

    Reviews

    Yves Beck
    93-94

    "Cabernet is an important part of the Charmail bouquet. Of course, it works in tandem with Merlot, adding zest...on both the nose and palate. The wines is compact, inviting, and supported by beautiful creamy tannins that add dimension to the entire palate, while the acidic structure enlivens the finish. An elegant, invigorating, and refined wine. 2027-2042."

From the vine to the wine

Viticulture
Chateau Charmail Viticulture

The Charmail vineyards experienced a difficult 2022 season, marked by a hailstorm that damaged part of the harvest. Despite this setback, the remaining plots benefited from meticulous management and a gradual conversion to organic farming. Techniques such as manual leaf removal and green harvesting were used to concentrate aromas and improve the quality of the grapes.

Harvest
Chateau Charmail Harvest

The harvest took place from September 19th to 29th, 2022, under clear skies that allowed the grapes to be picked at their optimal ripeness. Each bunch was carefully hand-selected to ensure that only the best fruit was used in the winemaking process, thus reflecting the potential of this unique vintage.

Vinification
Chateau Charmail Vinification

The wine was made at low temperatures to preserve the purity of the aromas. Gentle extractions allowed the complexity of the grape varieties to be revealed. The final blend combines the juicy and rich character of Merlot with the firm structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, while Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc contribute additional aromatic nuances.

Aging
Chateau Charmail Agin

82% of the production was aged for 12 months in 500-liter barrels, 50% of which were new oak. This method softens the tannins while imparting subtle notes of vanilla and caramel. The remaining 18% was aged in 17-hectoliter concrete eggs, promoting natural micro-oxygenation for a pure and vibrant fruit character.

Millésime
2022
Pairs well with
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