Bordeaux’s been getting a bad rap lately—rising prices, shifting tastes—but the truth is, there’s still incredible value if you know where to look. The 2022 vintage proves it. This is one of the most exciting Bordeaux vintages in recent memory, offering wines that are fresh, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced. Many are drinking well now with a little decanting, but they’ve got the structure to age, too. We’ve curated a collection of the best 2022 Bordeaux we could find—wines that overdeliver at every price point. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting into Bordeaux, this is the vintage to pay attention to.
Want the full scoop? Paul breaks it all down in his manifesto: A Contrarian’s View: Why Buying, Drinking, and Collecting 2022 Bordeaux Is a Good Idea.
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"The 2022 Château Tronquoy is the finest vintage of this cuvée ever produced, offering fabulous aromatics of cassis, graphite, violets, flowers, chocolate, and earthy nuances. Full-bodied and beautifully rich and...
$ 37.99 $ 44.00
"A clear stand out in 2022 that delivers refined density and sublime drinking pleasure. Smells perfumed and opulent, aromatically expressive and alive on the nose. Full bodied, rich and concentrated,...
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"The 2022 Clos Lunelles comes from vines just outside the appellation, just across from Faugères, and is based on 80% Merlot and 10% each Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Black...
$ 35.99 $ 42.00
"Black cherry and dark currant fruit is lightly mulled in feel, while sweet tobacco, chestnut leaf and singed alder notes wrap around it. The earth-tinged finish shows focus and poise....
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"The fine tannins come through clearly here with black berries and hints of lavender. Medium-bodied with really fine tannins. Medium finish. A blend 75% merlot, 20% cabernet sauvignon and rest...
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"The 2022 Château Haut-Bailly is going to be one of the legendary vintages at this château, and it should be a no-brainer purchase for readers. Based on 56% Cabernet Sauvignon,...
$ 31.99 $ 40.00
"One of the best ever with super currants, mint, mineral and iodine. Crushed stones. Medium- to full-bodied, it has wonderful caressing tannins that run the length of the wine. A...
$ 22.99 $ 27.00
"A solid Pierre with chocolate, hazelnut, berry and orange peel aromas and flavors. Full to medium body. Juicy tannins and fruity. Poised and fresh finish." -94 Points, James Suckling
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"This always represents good value. Spicy, stony and floral at the same time with deep blue fruit and hints of pine, incense and cloves. Veins of tannins show a mineral...
$ 24.99 $ 32.00
"The 2022 Château De Fonbel is more rounded and layered, with beautiful cassis and black cherry fruits intermixed with chocolaty herbs, graphite, and crushed stone. This ripe, textured, medium to...
$ 33.99 $ 43.00
"The finest wine this estate has produced in some time is the 2022 Cantemerle, a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc that...
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"The 2022 Baron de Brane is a gorgeous second wine. Merlot drives the blend, and that comes through in the wine's plush contours and forward, succulent fruit. Black cherry, plum,...