2022 Château Bourgneuf

The 2022 Bourgneuf is a potent, ample wine, just as it was en primeur. Dark fruit, lavender, menthol, cloves, licorice and espresso stain the palate. Bold and quite extravagant, the 2022 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This is particularly dense, but that is 2022. Bourgneuf continues to move in the right direction. The 2022 is a fine effort from the Vayron family. Tasted two times.

- Antonio Galloni (01/2025)

A purity of blackberry and blueberry fruit with flowers too. Medium- to full-bodied, this has soft and velvety tannins and a succulent finish. Fruit-forward yet the framed tannins give it tension. 85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc. Drink after 2028. (01/2025)

Coming from the southern edge of the appellation, not far from Cheval Blanc and Figeac in Saint-Emilion, the 2022 Château Bourgneuf is deep ruby/plum-hued and has a ripe, powerful style in its darker currants, chocolaty oak, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. A big, rich, layered Pomerol that fills the mouth with fruit, it has terrific overall balance, a lush, opulent style, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and will see its 20th birthday in fine form. It's a beautiful, rich, fruit-loaded beauty based on 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. (02/2025)

The 2022 Bourgneuf has turned out well in bottle, offering up a rich, lavish bouquet of dark berries, berry preserve, licorice and black truffle. Medium to full-bodied, dense and layered, it's textural and enveloping, with good energy and plenty of sweet, powdery tannins. As readers will remember, this estate boasts nine hectares of holdings situated below Trotanoy, characterized by clay-rich gravels.

- William Kelley (03/2025)