Chateau Seraphine, Pomerol 2022 (ORD 20th Anniversary Label) 3.0l

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of ORD Fine Wines Group in 2022, we have asked Chateau Seraphine to make a one barrel only wine for this memorable occasion. Different from the normal cuvee (95% Merlot & 5% Cabernet Franc), this special label is made by 100% Merlot and aged a bit longer in the barrel.

The 2022 Séraphine was tasted from a bottle sent by Martin Krajewski to my home where I gave it a two-hour decant. This is a very different proposition to its stablemate, the Clos Cantenac, which I tasted alongside. This is more reserved and finely delineated with notes of black fruit. Still, those suggestions of terracotta percolate through. The barrel maturation has really enhanced this Pomerol, which now has more focus and sophistication, and a little more vigor. Very harmonious and beautifully poised, with pure, truffle-tinged black fruit on the finish, this is a deftly crafted wine that could well be the best vintage produced at the estate thus far. Drink from 2029 - 2045.