Château Tour de Bossuet comes from Lalande-de-Pomerol, immediately north of Pomerol on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The ripe 2022 vintage suits the appellation’s Merlot-led character particularly well, giving this bottling generous dark fruit, supple texture and enough Cabernet-derived structure to keep the wine composed.

Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Tasting Notes: Ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry lead into cocoa, bay leaf and gentle spice, with a restrained toasted note in the background. The palate is generous and smooth, with dark fruit through the mid-palate, supple tannins and a savory, lightly peppery finish.

Structure: Medium to full-bodied, with Merlot providing breadth and a velvety texture while the Cabernet varieties add definition. The tannins are already approachable, making this a 2022 Bordeaux that emphasizes generosity and balance rather than austerity.

Drink Window: Now–2034. The wine is accessible young, but another year or two should bring greater integration and savory complexity. This is best treated as a medium-term cellar wine rather than a Bordeaux requiring prolonged aging.

Decanting: Give the wine approximately 30–45 minutes of aeration if opening now. Serve around 60–64°F in a Bordeaux glass; a short decant should be enough to open the fruit and soften its youthful edges.

The 2022 Château Tour de Bossuet offers an accessible introduction to Lalande-de-Pomerol, with the plush fruit and texture expected from a Merlot-led Right Bank Bordeaux. Its approachable structure makes it particularly useful at the dinner table now—especially with roast beef, lamb, duck or braised dishes—while a few years in the cellar should bring additional harmony.