Chateau Nairac 2022

Bewertungen

• 94/100

  Lisa Perrotti-Brown
  I have long admired the wines of Nairac so it was disappointing when in some recent vintages there was to wine produced. Now managed by Grand Chais de France there is better consistency here, and the latest result is this rather fine 2022. I find the nose to be layered with honey-drizzled pear and quince, with a bright minerally edge which feels typical of Nairac. This is matched by a delightfully energetic and poised palate, with layers of citrus and orchard fruits, swirled in a sweet and waxy richness, with vibrant acid freshness. A top result with fine cellaring potential."

• 94/100

  Falstaff
  Mittleres Goldgelb, silberfarbene Reflexe. Feine Botrytiswürze, reife gelbe Fruchtanklänge, Nuancen von Stachelbeeren, Mango und Guaven, dezenter Blütenhonig, facettenreiches Bukett. Deutliche Süße, gelber Pfirsich, integrierte Säurestruktur, bleibt gut haften, durchaus in der opulenteren Stilvariante des Jahrgangs, braucht seine Zeit."

• 18/20

  Weinwisser
  Verspieltes Bouquet, Sternanis, frisch gemahlener weißer Pfeffer, Zitrusfrucht, Lindenblütenhonig und Mandarine. Am sublimen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, balancierter Rasse und vielschichtigem Körper. Im aromatischen langanhaltenden Finale getrocknete Marille, Mirabellentarte und edle Toffeenote."

• 94/100

  James Suckling
  Concentrated and rather viscous with honeyed quince, smoked herbs, citrus, white mushrooms and beeswax. A touch of flint too. Quite intense and sweet but balanced with enough acidity and phenolic freshness. Complex, full and long in the finish. Drink or hold."

• 92-94/100

  Wine Enthusiast
  Under new management, this estate has definitely improved. The wine's delicate balance, typical of Barsac, is finely judged, as the winemakers ensured there was a touch of acidity to balance the honey and sweetness."

• 93/100

  The Wine Cellar Insider
  Honeysuckle, orange rind, pineapples, caramel, crème brûlée, and roasted nuts pop in the perfume. The palate is as sweet as it is vibrant, showcasing a rich display of pineapples, saffron, and roasted cashews that really stick with you. Drink from 2027-2045."

• 92/100

  Jane Anson
  Dried apricot and fig, with waves of white pear and tarte tartin. Luscious, depth through the mid palate. Owned by the Tari family but the vineyard is now looked after by Grands Chais de France, overseen by Vincent Cachau with Valérie Lavigne consultant. Unusually this is 100% Sémillon in the 2022 vintage, will be aged in 30% new oak barrels, 145g/l residual sugar."

• 92/100

  Decanter
  Orange, peach, apricot and fleshy lemon notes on the palate, a richness and spice to this, edgy and straight, defined and precise with bite to the fruit. It's more focussed in terms of angles - this has bite and crunch which nicely offsets the sweet and unctuous fruit. Thick, filling, a bit compact and spiced still with some toastiness - liquorice, mint and minerality. An appealingly interesting style. 155g residual sugar. Harvest 11-18 October. Rolland & Associés consultants."

• 91/100

  Wine Spectator
  Plump and slightly exotic in feel, with pineapple, lemon chutney, ginger and buttered brioche notes that roll through the orange blossom-tinged and corpulent finish. Drink now through 2038. 370 cases made."

• 90/100

  Jeb Dunnuck
  An outstanding sweet wine, the 2022 Château Nairac is rich and layered, exhibiting honeyed orange, spice, and floral notes. Creamy and full-bodied, it has a vibrant mouthfeel and outstanding length. It should drink well for 15+ years."

• 16,5/20

  Jancis Robinson
  Pure and gourmand on the nose. Rich and sweet on the palate. Botrytised note but could do with a little more freshness. Slightly dusty finish."