2022 Bordeaux: An Instant Classic

Everything came together in a vintage marking the dawn of a new era

Pierre-Olivier Clouet in the vineyard at Château Cheval Blanc on Bordeaux’s Right Bank
Cheval Blanc’s Pierre-Olivier Clouet shifted farming practices in 2019 to mitigate heat. Those efforts paid off with the top-rated 2022 Bordeaux. (Deepix Studio)

The 2022 vintage from Bordeaux showcases exceptional Cabernet- and Merlot-based reds from the Left and Right Banks, top-scoring dry whites and cellar-worthy sweet wines from Barsac and Sauternes. Read senior editor James Molesworth’s tasting report for scores and tasting notes, including top bottlings from Châteaus Pichon Baron, Lynch Bages, Léoville Las Cases, Yquem and more.

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