Chateau Belgrave 2022 Magnum (1,5l)

Product info about Chateau Belgrave 2022 Magnum (1,5l)

Château Belgrave 2022 in magnum is a red Haut-Médoc with a very clear Bordeaux signature. This is the grand vin of Château Belgrave, a Cinquième Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 classification, produced on an estate located on the border of Saint-Laurent-Médoc and Saint-Julien. The 1.5-litre magnum format gives the vintage an extra sense of occasion, whether it is being cellared or opened at a table where the bottle itself may become part of the moment.

The 2022 blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot. That Cabernet emphasis fits the estate's gravel-rich soils with clay beneath, a setting that is central to the identity of this wine. Grapes were hand-harvested in small crates and carefully sorted before vinification. One of the distinctive details of the vintage is that part of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot was co-fermented, as their ripeness was reached unusually close together in 2022.

Maturation took place over twelve months in oak barrels, partly new, with several lots also aged in amphora. The result is a wine described less as sheer extraction and more as a structured, precise Médoc with room to develop. At Drankenshop Broekmans, this magnum sits comfortably among the Bordeaux selections for customers looking for a cellar-worthy bottle with a classical Haut-Médoc framework.

Available notes point to a concentrated red wine with dark fruit, fresh acidity, firm yet integrated tannins and a long finish. When opened young, aeration or decanting can be useful, especially for a wine built around structure and further bottle ageing. With only the last bottles remaining, this is a considered choice for anyone looking for a serious Bordeaux magnum from Château Belgrave.

Château Belgrave 2022 shows a deep, purple-tinged colour and a concentrated aromatic profile built around dark fruit. Blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, dark cherry and plum are at the centre, joined by liquorice, mint, graphite and a crushed-stone impression.

On the palate it is medium to full in body, with ripe dark fruit, fresh acidity and tannins that are firm yet integrated. Light oak spice, coffee, sandalwood, black pepper and occasional earthy or leathery notes add further depth. The finish is long, fresh and structured.