2022 Château Rahoul, Graves

2022 Château Rahoul, Graves

Tasted April 2023. 59% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. Rich and fruity, with fruitcake spice, ripe blackcurrants and plum. Lots of structure with ripe tannins and a silky texture. Fresh and mineral on the finish.

Critic score
91.75/100 info
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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Graves, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    59% Merlot
    36% Cabernet Sauvignon
    5% Petit Verdot
  • Maturity
    Ready 2023 - 2038info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

Tasting notes

Intense tannins, high phenolic extraction giving structure and power, along with aniseed-edged knitted-down tannins that will need time to uncurl. This is undoubtedly a Rahoul with concentration and impact. A little subdued and closes in on the finish, potential for ageing.

Jane Anson, janeanson.com (May 2023)
92/100

The 2022 Château Rahoul should be outstanding, with impressive red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of scorched earth and graphite. Medium-bodied on the palate and balanced, with ripe tannins, it has tons to love.

Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (May 2023)
90—92/100

Notes of blackcurrants, walnuts and spicy herbs with medium body and firm tannin structure. Precise and linear with a polished finish. Refined and mineral at the end.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2023)
92—93/100

The 2022 Rahoul is a bold, punchy Graves. Hints of leather, tobacco, scorched earth and incense lend savory complexity to this potent, driving red. Rahoul has a ton to offer in a style that is classic Graves. This year's version includes 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, which really drives the savory profile and overall feel. Tasted two times.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (April 2023)
(90—92)/100

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