The 2022 vintage will go down in history for many reasons. An unprecedented number of heat waves, combined with low rainfall, led to exceptional wines, offering deep colours and silky textures.
The Cabernet Sauvignon, thanks to the mid-September rains, achieved full ripeness, and this variety dominates our blend with trademark elegance and pedigree.
The 21-22 winter was quite mild and dry. Bud-break in the vines occurred around the usual dates in late March and promised a large and homogeneous crop.
A cold frosty snap in early April made no significant impact on the potential size of the crop.
Good weather conditions set in during spring with reasonable fungal disease pressure, while the vine cycle’s advance on a normal year, begun during the early phase of the cycle, was reaffirmed with early flowering dates.
The three very intense heat-waves that occurred in July and August resulted in grapes with little juice and thick skins, together with amazing lab analysis parameters in the juices.
Thanks to the staggered ripening in our different plots, spread out over the 4 communes of our appellation, they harvested over a period of 3 weeks and brought in perfectly healthy grapes.
The last batch of Cabernet picked on 29th September showed fabulous balances, reflecting the overall outstanding quality of the vintage.
The Merlot had a beautifully round profile, which was complemented by the energy, depth and dense, velvety texture of the Cabernet Sauvignon.
In 2022, the great terroirs expressed that “something extra special” you only find in legendary vintages. The complementary nature of these terroirs produced aromatic, fleshy, velvety wines-quintessential Margaux in its
refinement and power.
The quality of the blend, which is built on the Cabernet Sauvignon, confirms the ageing potential of this vintage, which promises to develop with time all the complexity of a Grand Cru.
