The 2022 Le Prieure Bordeaux Blend is a red wine hailing from the Saint Emilion sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage is composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc, and comes sealed with a traditional cork closure.
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded this wine a score of 95, noting its "dark color" and aromatic complexity with hints of "white flowers, crushed stone, mint, mushroom, plums, and licorice." He described the wine as "fresh, silky, and concentrated," packed with flavors of "crushed limestone, sweet, vibrant, red pit fruits, and black cherries." Leve emphasized the wine's "concentration and vibrancy," concluding that it has no sense of heat in the finish. According to him, the wine is best enjoyed between 2026 and 2045.
Jane Anson from janeanson.com rated the wine 93 points, praising its "full intensity" and "sculpted quality by the limestone soils." Anson highlighted the flavors of "damson, plums, crab apple, and loganberry," and commended its "freshness and lift even with these high alcohols." The wine has 30% new oak utilization and is crafted with amphorae, contributing to its distinctive profile.
Vinous' Antonio Galloni gave an excellent review, scoring the wine 96 points. He described the 2022 Le Prieuré as "another magnificent wine from one of Saint-Émilion’s most under the radar properties." Galloni highlighted its "dark blue/purplish fruit, gravel, spice, menthol, and lavender," noting the wine's "cool sophistication and finesse." He concluded that "clean mineral notes extend the finish effortlessly."
Decanter also rated this wine 93 points, praising its "high toned and serious" nose and concentrated, intense profile. The review mentioned the wine's "herbal raspberries, creamy strawberries, and stalky bramble blackcurrant," and described it as "clean, balanced, and slick," with perfectly integrated tannins.
James Suckling from jamessuckling.com gave a slightly lower score of 91 points, noting the wine's "lots of fruit and richness," but also mentioning that the alcohol "shows slightly."
The Wine Independent scored it 94 points, describing it as "deep garnet-purple in color" with "exuberant notes of black cherry preserves, juicy black plums, and black raspberries." The review mentioned the "big, rich, full-bodied palate" and concluded that it finishes "long and perfumed."
Overall, the 2022 Le Prieure Bordeaux Blend is a well-received wine, praised for its complexity, vibrant flavors, and well-balanced structure.