Château Puyblanquet 2022
Château Puyblanquet 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £31.20 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Château Le Prieuré, 2014 - Half-bottle 2014 Château Le Prieuré · Bordeaux | £31.00 | |||
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| Le Carre Half 2018 Chateau Teyssier · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru | £30.00 | |||
| Château Mauvesin-Barton, Moulis-en-Médoc 2020 Châteaux Léoville & Langoa Barton · Bordeaux | £29.50 |
Château Puyblanquet sits on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, where the Jacquet family has been quietly crafting serious Right Bank Bordeaux since 1946. This 2022 vintage captures everything we love about this understated estate: the mineral backbone that comes from those chalky soils, the plush fruit that defines great Saint-Émilion, and the kind of structural integrity that makes you want to squirrel bottles away for a decade. The blend leans on Merlot for its generous core of dark plum and cassis, with Cabernet Franc contributing that signature Saint-Émilion perfume. This is Saint-Émilion that knows its place but isn't afraid to show some muscle.