The 2022 du Retout exhibits aromas of minty cassis, licorice and bay leaf, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins. It's another strong effort from this dependable Cabernet Sauvignon-based Haut-Medoc. This year, it's a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot.

Shows the ripeness of the vintage, with dark currant and blackberry notes framed by singed cedar and vanilla. Ends with a tug of warm earth, a light twang of iron and a steady grip. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.<br> #45 Top 100 Wines of 2024

Olives, paprika and spiced currants throughout with firm but dissolved tannins that turn caressing and polished in a linear, medium-length finish. Fine-grained and not chewy. Drink from 2025.

The 2022 Chateau du Retout has a well-defined nose, with blackberry and bilberry scents and pleasant estuarine aromas emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied and quite concentrated, with firm tannins, but it retains freshness, with bold black fruit laced with blueberry and tobacco on the finish.

A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 10% Petit Verdot, the 2022 du Retout reveals an elegantly reduced, vibrant bouquet of dark berries, cassis, spices and bay leaf. Medium to full-bodied, enrobing and charming, it's supple and round for a Medoc with delicate, velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. It should age gracefully over the next decade.

A violet aroma and ripe black currant fruit come from the wine that is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon. It is ripe with full tannins and youthful acidity. Drink this fine wine from 2027.