12 vintage discovery case (2011 to 2022) – limited edition
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  • 12 vintage discovery case (2011 to 2022) – limited edition
  • 12 vintage discovery case (2011 to 2022) – limited edition
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Limited Edition

Château Charmail 2011-2022

Discover an exclusive case of 12 bottles, bringing together our most recent vintages. This set includes the vintages from 2011 to 2022. Follow Charmail’s evolution over the years!

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Tasting notes

A Journey Through Twelve Vintages

  • Appearance: A spectrum of colors ranging from deep ruby to evolved garnet, reflecting the diversity of cooler and sunnier years.
  • Nose: Each vintage unveils its own aromatic signature, from crisp red fruits to ripe black fruits, accompanied by floral, spicy, menthol, or woody notes depending on the year and the aging process.
  • Palate: A tasting progression that illustrates Charmail’s identity: a balance between power and elegance, fine tannins, and refined structure. The younger vintages offer freshness and vibrant fruit intensity, while the older ones reveal complexity, depth, and tertiary nuances.
Key Wine Facts
  • Country of Origin: France
  • Region: Bordeaux, Rive gauche
  • Appellation: Haut-Médoc
  • Grape Varieties: A blend dominated by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
  • Alcohol content: Varies by vintage (≈ 13–14% ABV)
  • Vine age: Around 30 years
  • Terroir: Clay-gravel and clay-limestone soils
  • Viticulture: Soil cultivation, manual leaf removal, green harvesting, High Environmental Value certification (HVE3)
  • Harvest: 100% hand-picked, generally from late September to October depending on the vintage
  • Vinification: Cold pre-fermentation macerations and slow fermentations with gentle extractions to preserve fruit purity and tannin elegance
  • Ageing: Evolution over the years: traditional 225 L oak barrels, then the use of larger 500 L barrels and concrete egg-shaped vessels for an ideal balance between fruit, freshness, and complexity
  • Oenologist: Hubert de Boüard
  • Production: Approximately 100,000 bottles per vintage

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    Review

    Decanter
    94

    “A rich and expressive nose with so much to discover: ripe fruits, dried fruits, pepper, cinnamon, herbs, and spices. A magnificent combination of red and black fruits with plenty of licorice, cinnamon, mint, and eucalyptus. Very fleshy, fruity, dense, and supple, yet with excellent acidity. Complex and multidimensional, with great length and refreshing lift on the finish. Give it time—it will be superb.”

  • Critic

    Reviews

    Jeb Dunnuck
    92

    “One of the best Haut-Médoc wines, Château Charmail 2019 comes from an excellent terroir north of Saint-Estèphe and is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby/purple, it offers a superb nose of red and black cassis, grilled spices, tobacco, and dried flowers. On the palate, it is rich, medium to full-bodied, with a powerful core of sweet fruit, velvety tannins, and a long finish. It already offers pleasure but will evolve beautifully for 10 to 12 years or more. Definitely worth securing a case.”

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    Yves Beck
    93

    “Superb bouquet marked by fruity and spicy nuances. Inviting notes of cassis, cherries, and cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is elegant, luscious, and endowed with compact tannins that promise excellent ageing potential. A harmonious wine that combines power and finesse. Fruity, refreshing, and persistent finish.”

From the vine to the wine

Viticulture

Across these twelve vintages, the Charmail vineyard has experienced both cool years and warmer, sunnier ones. This climatic diversity showcases the full expression of the estate’s terroir, combining gravel soils and clay-limestone subsoils. Meticulous soil work, manual leaf thinning, and green harvesting ensured consistent balance, giving each vintage its own distinct character while remaining faithful to Charmail’s identity.

Harvest

At Charmail, harvest typically takes place between late September and October, depending on the year’s conditions and the ripeness of each grape variety. Every parcel is harvested at its optimal moment — whether Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Petit Verdot. This tailored approach preserves the aromatic richness and complexity unique to each vintage.

Vinification

Vinification at Charmail is conducted with unwavering precision year after year, highlighting the elegance and purity of the fruit. Macerations and fermentations are adapted to the specific traits of each vintage while maintaining balance, freshness, and fine tannins. This consistent attention to detail ensures a recognizable style across vintages—one that combines depth and refinement.

Aging

Charmail’s ageing approach has evolved over this period, transitioning from traditional 225 L oak barrels toward a broader palette of 500 L containers and concrete egg-shaped vats.This development has enriched the wines’ complexity and subtlety, balancing oak influence with freshness and fruit expression.Each vintage benefits from ageing tailored to its character, enhancing its longevity and refining its identity.

Millésimes
2011-2022
Pairs well with
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