2022 de Carlmagnus
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A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Carlmagnus evokes a ripe, spicy bouquet of plum, baked dark berries and cassis mingled with floral notes with time in the glass. Medium-bodied, dense and concentrated, it's framed by structured tannins with a long, chalky finish.
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Neal Martin
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The 2022 Carlmagnus has a very perfumed and floral bouquet that slightly obscures the fruit profile. The palate is a bit chewy on the entry, with grainy tannins and blackcurrant fruit tones, though the finish feels short compared to its peers.
Brambled berry fruit on the nose, good depth through the palate, this has chalky tannins and plenty of limestone grip coupled with fleshy blackberry and raspberry fruits, good quality and one to look out for. License to taste James Bond label if that's your thing... Stephane Derenoncourt and Hannah Fiegenschuh consultants, 15ha estate owned by Arnaud Roux-Oullié, 40% new oak.
A ripe, textured, straight-up sexy Fronsac with tons to love, the 2022 Château Carlmagnus (90/10 Merlot and Cabernet Franc) has lots of both red and black fruits as well as notes of melted chocolate, baking spices, and hints of tobacco. It's forward, velvety textured, has ripe tannins, and a great finish. My money is on it being outstanding.