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Château Charmail 2022

2022 was a tumultuous year for Charmail, marked by a hailstorm that put our vines to the test. What survived is simply exceptional: ripe dark fruits, subtle floral touches, and velvety tannins, heralding a grand vintage. Regular tastings confirm that the 2022 vintage will stand out as one of Charmail’s great wines.

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Tasting notes

Burst of Fruits

  • Appearance: Intense ruby color with bluish highlights, showing great depth.
  • Nose: A refined bouquet of blackberries and blueberries, enhanced by delicate floral notes of violet, with subtle hints of cedar and soft spices.
  • Palate: Rich and velvety texture, where silky tannins bring 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: 42% Merlot,  40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
  • Type: Red Wine
  • Alcohol Content: 14% ABV
  • Vine Age: 31 year2
  • Terroir: Clay gravels
  • Viticulture: In conversion to organic farming. Soil work, Manual leaf stripping, Green harvest.
  • Harvest: 100% Manual, from September 27th to October 14th 2021.
  • Vinification: Vinification at low temperature in temperature-controlled vats.
  • Aging: 82% of the production is aged for 12 months in 500-liter barrels, with 50% in new oak, and 18% of the production is aged in 17-hectoliter concrete eggs.
  • Oenologist: Hubert de Boüard
  • Production: 100,000 bottles of 1st wine

Poured at
  • Critic

    Reviews

    Terre de Vins
    94-95

    "Under a ruby robe of great depth with bluish hues, this wine harmoniously combines notes of dark fruits (blackberry, blueberry) with a floral side dominated mainly by violet. The whole maintains a round and dense texture with silky tannins."

  • Critic

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    James Suckling
    91-93

    "This is toned and crunchy with dark and blue fruit, sea shells and crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied. Tannins are compact and chalky. Velvety finish."

  • Critic

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    Yves Beck
    93-94

    "Cabernet is an important part of Charmail's bouquet. Naturally, it works in tandem with Merlot, adding spiciness to both the nose and the palate. The wine is compact, inviting, and supported by beautiful creamy tannins that add dimension across the entire palate, while the acidic structure enlivens the finish. An elegant, vibrant, and refined wine. Drink between 2027 and 2042."

From vine to wine

Viticulture

The vines of Charmail faced a challenging 2022 season, marked by a hailstorm that affected part of the crop. Despite this setback, the remaining parcels benefited from meticulous management and a gradual shift toward organic farming. Techniques such as manual leaf thinning and green harvesting were used to concentrate flavors and enhance the quality of the grapes.

Harvest

The harvest took place from September 19 to 29, 2022, under clear skies that allowed for picking the clusters at their optimal ripeness. Each bunch was carefully hand-selected to ensure that only the finest grapes were vinified, reflecting the unique potential of this vintage.

Vinification

Vinification was carried out at low temperatures to preserve the purity of the aromas. Gentle extractions helped reveal the complexity of the grape varieties. The final blend combines the juicy richness of Merlot with the firm structure of Cabernet-Sauvignon, while Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc bring additional aromatic nuances.

Aging

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 egg-shaped vats, promoting natural micro-oxygenation for pure, vibrant fruit.

Millésime
2022
Pairs well with
Aged cheeses such as Comté or Saint-Nectaire
Grilled duck breast with cherry sauce
Risotto with porcini mushrooms and Parmesan
Pork tenderloin with herbs and red wine sauce