2022 Lamarque
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A rock-solid Médoc, the 2022 Château De Lamarque is based on equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with 16% Petit Verdot raised in 40% new oak. It delivers a ripe, polished style, offering red and black fruits, camphor, new leather, and sweet baking spices. Medium-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins and outstanding length, it’s an elegant, well-balanced wine.
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James Lawther MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
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42% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Petit Verdot. Very dark with a black core. Dark and tarry, with a dusty overlay of crushed rocks. Dark and savoury on the palate, almost no fruit sweetness, the tannins very fine and very dry. Potential elegance but not for some time. (JH)
43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot. Cask sample. Dark-fruit notes with a touch of spice. Supple fruit on the palate with dark-fruit fragrance. Fresh and not overplayed. Tannins firm and persistent. One of the best from this estate at this stage. (JL)
Tight tannins, plenty of structure edged with cloves, black pepper, orange peel, damson, black cherry. A good vintage of this wine, with serious architecture, will take its time to come around. Intense and concentrated in colour, feels finessed and balanced with a ton of Cabernet typicity, and a big imprint form the Petit Verdot in its black pepper spice and smoked raspberry leaf. Manges to walk the line between ripe concentration and keeping those tannins tamed and in character. One to look out for.