2023 Chateau Berliquet Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 93+

The 2023 Berliquet, replicating its showing from barrel, is initially reticent on the nose. It opens with blackberry, cedar and light marine notes, verging on oyster shell aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with a keen line of acidity that cuts through the spicy black fruit. More vigor comes through on the structured second half with a pleasingly persistent, sapid finish. One to watch… [Neal Martin, 02/01/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2050

Robert Parker 93-95

The 2023 Berliquet is the first vintage produced in the estate’s new winery, equipped with double the number of vats, permitting proper separation of blocks. That’s especially important, as Berliquet is a more diverse terroir than Canon, and it can now be interpreted with much more precision. Offering up aromas of cherries, black raspberries, licorice and violets, it’s medium to full-bodied, pillowy and layered, with a fleshy core of concentrated fruit, refined, chalky tannins and lively acids. [William Kelley, 04/26/2024]