Offers for the 2022 Vintage Campaign have begun!
2022 Bordeaux Futures Offer #8
We've had some quality wines in the last few offerings, but today we are back with some of the true royalty, including four bottlings from two wineries. Ausone (WA 94-96+, $860.25) and its second wine, Chapelle d'Ausone (WA 91-93+, $225.75) are here, as are Palmer (WA 95-97, $452.60) and its (don't let the chateau hear you call it a second wine), Alto Ego de Palmer (WA 91-93, $105.80). If you know these wines, then you know what to do, so I'm going to talk about a smaller producer who is making great strides.
Haut Marbuzet ($53.25) has been on a bit of a roll lately, with a plusher and more expressive style than many of it's brethren in Saint Estephe. Partially this is due to its higher portion of Merlot than most of its neighbors, which is even greater this year, but also from conscious decisions in the winery. While it was not ranked in the 1855 classification, any current re-ordering would certainly make is a cru classe property. While it is a wine that certainly will enjoy a long life, it is a bottle that can be enjoyed on the younger side as well. From the Wine Advocate: A blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Haut-Marbuzet is a beautiful wine in the making, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, sweet wild berries, cassis, mint and pencil lead, intermingled with hints of licorice. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple thanks to its ripe and velvety tannins, this is a deep, concentrated and vibrant Saint-Estèphe that is likely to number among the more attractive propositions of the en primeur campaign. (92-94)
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Please note: Prices do not include any taxes, duties or tariffs which are in existence or may be in effect in the future. There is no certainty with respect to the tariff rate, if any, or other duties and taxes that may be enacted or imposed at the time of shipment of the 2022 vintage. If any are in effect at the time of delivery of the wine to Houston Wine Merchant, they will be the responsibility of the purchaser and must be paid prior to transferring custody of the wine to you.
A copy of this PDF, containing all wines cumulatively offered thus far, can be downloaded here.
Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or email. If you choose to email, we ask that you include "Bordeaux Futures" in the subject line. The remains of past vintages will be found on the shelf at regular retail pricing, |
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