The 2022 Bordeaux vintage is exceptional, setting a new benchmark for the region with its remarkable balance, freshness, and structure. Despite one of the hottest and driest growing seasons in Bordeaux's history, winemakers have successfully adapted their techniques, producing outstanding red and white wines that show the region's resilience in the face of climate change.

The red wines of the 2022 vintage have been compared to the legendary vintages of 1947 and 1949, sharing similar qualities of ripeness and freshness. They stand out for their freshness, balance, and vibrant fruit profiles. Winemakers avoided creating overly heavy wines by employing various strategies, such as leaving full canopies of leaves to shade the grapes and dialling in slightly larger crops to preserve freshness and obtain lower alcohol levels. They also focused on picking their grapes at optimal ripeness, giving the wines a crunchy and clean character with fine, structured tannins.

Take advantage of the opportunity to secure some of the finest examples from the 2022 Bordeaux vintage for your collection.

En Primeur 2022 Pre-Order Terms:

Availability: The En Primeur offer is based on a first come, first served basis. The limited quantity of bottles will be allocated in the order of confirmed orders received.

EP Offer: We guarantee the lowest En Primeur offer in Manila for the selected wines. The prices are quoted in Euro (€) and are subject to change based on currency fluctuations and market conditions.

Release: The bottles will be released for delivery in two years from the date of the En Primeur offer. Please note that this timeline is subject to the Chateau's release schedule.

Payment: Payment for En Primeur purchases should be done in Euro (€). A 50% down payment is required to confirm your order and should be made by September 2023. The remaining 50% of the payment is due by December 2023.

Delivery: Due to the unforeseen release and availability from the Chateau, there is no definite day for delivery. We will keep you informed about the estimated delivery timeline once the wines are released and ready for distribution. Any delays or changes in the delivery schedule will be communicated to you promptly.

* Please note that these terms are subject to the specific conditions set by the Chateau and may be subject to additional terms and conditions as determined by the seller.

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