Chateau Pibran 2022

WEINWISSER: "55 % Merlot, 45 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Feingliedriges delikates Bouquet, rote Johannisbeere, frischer Schattenmorellensaft, zarter Veilchen- und Irisduft. Am energiegeladenen straffen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, engmaschigem Tanningerüst, perfekt stützender Rasse und trainiertem Körper. Im gebündelten, aromatischen Finale ein Korb mit roten Kirschen, Graphit und feinmehliger Adstringenz. 2028 – 2048."

JEB DUNNUCK: "The 2022 Château Pibran might be the finest vintage I've tasted. Based on 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a wonderfully pure nose of cassis and assorted blue fruits, lots of tobacco, crushed stone, and graphite nuances, medium to full body, ripe tannins, and a beautiful sense of freshness and purity that keeps this ripe, concentrated beauty balanced and light on its feet. The élevage will span 18 months in 40% new barrels, with the balance in once-used."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart kräuterwürzig unterlegte rote Kirschfrucht, ein Hauch von Lakritze und Tabak, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, süße Kirschfrucht, elegant, frische Säurestruktur, stoffig, mineralisch, feine Fruchtsüße im Abgang, bereits sehr verlockend."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Clear and structured Pibran with blackcurrants, dark cherries and orange peel aromas and flavors. Medium body. Firm finish. 55% merlot and 45% cabernet sauvignon."

DECANTER: "Smells beautiful, like pot pourri, delicately fragrant, floral and black fruited with hints of cedar, toast and liquorice. Mouthwatering acidity - pure and crystalline joins quite rich, ripe and plush red fruit - strawberries, plums and cherries with a soft chalky undertone. Straight and well defined, this has a smoothness that is lovely with detail to the frame. Will be lovely to drink after ageing with an enjoyable menthol freshness at the end. Ageing 18 months in French oak, 40% new, 60% one wine."