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Château Charmail 2022

Cru Bourgeois exceptionnel

Valérie Goudet-Liquard et sa famille

1,5L

Bordeaux / France / Red

62,00 €

In stock

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

The 2022 Château Charmail is a wine from the Haut-Médoc appellation, located in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne, on the edge of the Gironde estuary. The estate is classified as an “Exceptional Cru Bourgeois.” The 2022 vintage was marked by difficult conditions (hail, low yields), but these contributed to a beautiful concentration. The blend consists of approximately 45% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for approximately 12 months, primarily in large barrels and concrete eggs to preserve the fruit. The estate’s philosophy aims to combine elegance, gravelly terroir, and aromatic purity.

To the eye, the wine presents a very dense ruby color with purple highlights. On the nose, ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry) are perceived, accompanied by nuances of violet, black pepper, sweet spices, and a subtle smoky/woody touch. On the palate, the attack is voluptuous but immediately supported by a welcome freshness. The tannins are firm but well-polished, offering a beautiful structure without being excessive. The mid-palate is rich, with concentrated black fruits, enhanced by well-integrated aging (vanilla, fine oak) and a lively acidity. The finish is long and persistent, marked by a light saline minerality and a hint of black fruits and spices. This wine offers a very good balance between power, finesse and aging potential.

Château Charmail, located in Haut-Médoc on the banks of the Gironde, has its roots in the 16th century, when its wines were already renowned and served at the court of Louis XV as premier crus of the Médoc. After several centuries of existence marked by the vagaries of history, the property experienced a real turning point in 1982, when Olivier Sèze took over and thoroughly modernized the vineyard and cellars, restoring prestige and consistency to the wines. In 2008, the estate passed into the hands of Bernard d’Halluin, who continued the qualitative growth and strengthened its reputation in the appellation. More recently, in 2021, the Goudet-Liquard family took up the torch with the desire to combine respect for heritage and innovation, while restoring the built heritage and deepening sustainable winemaking practices. Today classified as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Château Charmail embodies a history of continuity, transmission and ambition, where each generation has contributed to shaping its identity and placing its wines among the elegant and authentic references of the Haut-Médoc.

Wine region

Bordeaux / France

Classification

Cru Bourgeois exceptionnel

Wine type

Red

Volume

1,5L

Alcohol content

14,0%

Aging potential

10 ans