Here are some of the leading wine critics in their own words describing the 2022 Bordeaux wines that have arrived and/or are soon to arrive.
“The reality of the marketplace aside, however, what is clear is that the very best 2022 Bordeaux are wines that everyone is going to want to have in their glass—no matter the price.” ~ William Kelley, Wine Advocate
“The 2022s are deep, layered, and concentrated while staying beautifully balanced, light on their feet, and elegant. This is an extraordinary vintage that will go down in record books as one of the all-time greats.” ~Jeb Dunnuck
“Simply put, 2022 is an extraordinary vintage, firmly placing itself among the greatest of all time, alongside 1928, 1929, 1945, 1947, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2010 as well as the modern-day greats of 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020...The best 2022s will be nothing short of legendary.” ~Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2022s are some of the most memorable young wines I have ever tasted in Bordeaux. The best 2022s are magnificent, viscerally thrilling wines that show what is possible with thoughtful approaches to viticulture and winemaking. A number of properties at all levels made their best wines ever.” ~Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
“And yet, there is no denying the best 2022s are absolutely stunning.” ~Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
“Fine wines often command steep prices, especially when prestige dictates cost. But the 2022 Bordeaux vintage reveals an exciting truth for wine lovers: exceptional quality can still be found at an affordable rate.” ~ James Suckling
“A defining characteristic of this vintage is the perception of freshness, often defying laboratory data. Despite higher alcohol and pH levels, many wines still exude vibrancy.“ ~James Suckling
“Bordeaux’s elite producers still define excellence in fine wine collecting.” ~ James Suckling
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