Chateau Rauzan Gassies 2022

JAMES SUCKLING: "Pretty sample of RG this year with lots of blackberry and blackcurrant character. Full and juicy with solid tannins."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Pflaumen und schwarze Kirschen, zart nach Feigen und Orangenzesten. Saftig, etwas Nugat, aber auch florale Nuancen, stoffig, elegant und anhaftend, mineralisch im Nachhall, gute Länge, würziger Stil, hat Reifepotenzial."

JEB DUNNUCK: "A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend that includes roughly 20% Merlot, the 2022 Château Rauzan-Gassies might end up being the finest vintage I've tasted from this château. Loaded with red, blue, and black fruits, it's medium to full-bodied, has supple, elegant tannins, classic aromatics of lead pencil and dried flowers, and outstanding length."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, black raspberries, currants, spice, and licorice create the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, supple, and forward, finishing with black currants, cherries, touches of spice, and savory herbs on the backend of the chalky finish. Drink from 2026-2040."