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.
$ 23.99 $ 29.00
With a gourmand bouquet of strawberries, dark berries, flowers and cassis, the 2022 de Cérons is medium to full-bodied, round and supple with a lovely, juicy core of fruit,...
$ 39.99 $ 50.00
"Dark currant and cherry fruit is gently steeped and mixes well with singed tobacco, alder and black tea accents. Warm earth echo through the finish which is fine-grained and focused....
$ 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...
$ 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...
$ 29.99 $ 37.00
"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,...