2022 Château Belgrave

Very perfumed with blackberry, violet and ink character following through to a medium body and extremely integrated tannins that are lightly chewy and really long. I am impressed with its cool nature and quality phenolics. A blend of 57% cabernet sauvignon, 39% merlot and 4% petit verdot. Some of the cabernet and merlot are co-fermented. Needs three to five years of bottle age to begin. (01/2025)

The 2022 Château Belgrave is juicy and upfront, with bright cherry and plum fruit as well as some sappy, floral nuances. Playing in the medium-bodied range of the spectrum, it's balanced, has nicely integrated acidity, fine tannins, and a great finish. I was able to taste multiple bottles, and it was always an outstanding Haut-Médoc. The blend is 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, raised in 25% new oak. (02/2025)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Belgrave leaps with bold notions of blackberry preserves, warm cassis, and chocolate-covered cherries plus wafts of lavender and black olives. The medium-bodied palate is light on its feet, with a soft texture, appealing freshness, and an uncomplicated finish. (05/2023)

Ripe and sleek, with delicious boysenberry and black cherry puree notes gilded with ink and iris accents. There's a nice tug of tarry earth at the tail end. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2031. 16,666 cases made, 450 cases imported.

- J.M.

The 2022 Belgrave offers a delicate, complex bouquet of cassis, mulberries, licorice and spices mingled with menthol notes. Medium to full-bodied, harmonious and round, it has a fleshy core of fruit, velvety tannins and a long, delicate finish. This is a real success at this address.

- Yohan Castaing (03/2025)