2022 Chateau Maillet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 JA 93 JL 93
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, November 2024

Some dark chocolate, pine cones and subtle sweet spices to the rich dark cherries and berries. I like the complete fruit roundness here, quite in contrast with its powerful but fine-grained tannins. This is plump and...
JA 93

janeanson.com, April 2023

Inky in colour and in texture, this is a visual capturing of the alcohol and heat of the vintage. As it unrolls in the glass it backs up this feeling with brushed damson and espresso, mint leaf and mandarin peel adding...
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2025

A rich, lush, concentrated, forward, supple-styled wine that is open from the first sniff, and sip. The opulent wine is packed with espresso dark chocolate, and even darker, red pit fruits. The wine is deep and lush on...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2022 Chateau Maillet [Bordeaux Blend] from the renowned Bordeaux region, specifically Pomerol, is a red wine that has garnered significant praise from professional reviewers. This wine, produced by Chateau Maillet, is sealed with a cork and boasts a deep red color.

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded this vintage an impressive 95 points. He highlighted its aromatic profile, noting that "flowers, incense, cherries, chocolate, and plums resonate in the nose." Leve emphasized the wine's performance on the palate, describing it as "creamy, rich, supple, fresh and silky," and suggested that it will be best enjoyed between 2024 and 2042.

Jane Anson from janeanson.com also gave this wine high marks, scoring it 93 points. She described the wine as "inky in colour and in texture," reflecting the alcohol and heat of the vintage. Anson noted the presence of "brushed damson and espresso, mint leaf and mandarin peel," which add "juice to the powerful raspberry puree." She praised the wine's dramatic and high-impact nature while acknowledging the quality of the winemaking.

James Suckling from jamessuckling.com provided the highest score, at 96 points, and lauded the wine's tannin structure. He remarked that "the layers of tannins are really something in the mouth," describing them as "ultra-fine and spread across the palate." Suckling found the wine to be "chewy and structured with intensity and beauty," and concluded that it "shows promise," indicating a traditional and authentic expression.

In summary, the 2022 Chateau Maillet [Bordeaux Blend] has received excellent reviews, with scores ranging from 93 to 96 points. Reviewers have praised its aromatic complexity, rich and silky palate, dramatic impact, and finely layered tannins. These accolades reflect the wine's high quality and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.