Berliquet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2021

matthewjukes.com

17,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

There is more volume of fruit here than expected, but it is rather crunched and ruffled, and the tannins fall onto the palate in a heap. The fruit flavours are certainly enticing, and the oak is not over the top, but the palate is my leading cause of concern, and it needs to iron out and gather some silkiness soon. The limestone element is currently sticking out, and while it will need to hang onto this part because it is the energy pack, it needs to give the fruit from the plateau section a chance to mellow and evolve. Until all three sections, limestone, sand, and plateau, are all in harmony, you should not open a bottle. Time will tell, and I am an optimist, so I will back this wine with a decent score and a pair of crossed fingers. 17.5+

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Rather firm and muscular tannins frame the wine. Medium-to full-bodied with a column of fruit and density. Shows potential. Earth and spice at the end.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The 2021 Château Berliquet is another red-fruited, vibrant, floral effort in the vintage that offers medium-bodied richness and depth, as well as beautiful balance. A blend of 61% Merlot and 39% Cabernet Franc that saw malolactic fermentation in barrel and is still resting in 44% new oak, it has bright acidity, silky tannins, and just an incredible sense of purity and elegance. Managed today by the team of Nicolas Audebert, the quality here is on an upward trajectory, and this is an estate readers need to have on their radar. Thomas Duclos also consults here. Tasted three times.

Bettane & Desseauve

94 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

Tannin souple et soyeux porté par une structure étirée qui se déploie du toucher de bouche jusqu'à la finale, avec une mâche naturelle en son centre.

The Vintage Journal

88-89 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep crimson. Pretty red plum raspberry, cassis aromas with underlying savoury notes. Medium-bodied wine with plentiful redcurrant, raspberry fruits, some mid-palate viscosity and fine dense chalky tannins. Finishes firm and minerally. 61% merlot, 39% cabernet franc. 16 months in 44% new oak and some parcels aged in four amphoras. 13.5% alc

Alexandre Ma

91-92 / 100

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

Berliquet 2021 has a sort of invisible power. Compared to the “restrained wild horse” presented in the 2020 vintage, I consider the vintage of 2021 is softer and more elegant. The chalky texture covering the taste buds is no less than that of Canon from a pure limestone plateau. And the clay soil on the slope skillfully strengthens the tannins, making this wine a refined masterpiece from inside out. 2021???Berliquet???????????2020??“??????”??,???????????????????????????????????????????Canon?,???????????????????,???????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Earthy plums, cherries, flowers, and a touch of menthol form the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, bright, silky and fresh, with sweet, ripe, red fruits in the, refined finish. The wine blends 61 % Merlot with 39 % Cabernet Franc 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 23 - October 5. Drink from 2023-2038. 91-93

Jane Anson

93 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Berliquet was picked September 23 to October 5 at 30hL/ha, and matured in 44% new oak for a planned 16 months. Limpid purple in color. The nose is surprisingly concentrated given the growing season, offering crème de cassis and violet petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannins that frame the black cherry and boysenberry fruit. Not a complex Berliquet, yet it possesses admirable substance and ripeness on the finish. One to watch.

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Berliquet is the best wine the new team led by Technical Director Nicolas Audebert has made since taking over the property a few years ago. The purity of the fruit is striking. Red cherry, plum, lavender, rose petal and spice lend nuance throughout. Despite the obviously challenging growing season, the Berliquet team turned out a very pretty wine. Impressive. Tasted three times.

vvwine

93-94 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Expressive Nase, florale Noten, rote Kirschen und Brombeeren, Pflaumen, Gewürze. Im Gaumen rund und weich im Auftakt, dann wird der Wein schlanker, sehr frisch, elegant, ausgewogen bezüglich Frucht und Gerbstoff, die Tannine sind superfein, die Säure delikat, der Wein hat Trinkfluss, zeigt Charme und einen eindrücklich langen, rotfruchtig-floralen Abgang. Ausgezeichnet gelungen und definitiv ein "rising Star" 2025-2042+ (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Canon/Dourthe)

Anthocyanes

93-95 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Bien qu'un peu fermé, le nez recèle des notes de fruits noirs, de cassis et d'épices. Très floral à l'aération. Tension et droiture en bouche avec des tanins légèrement austères et une finale aérienne et persistante. Offre toutefois un petit côté terrien provenant, je pense, du millésime et du terroir. C'est une très belle bouteille qui exprimera tout son potentiel dans 5 à 10 ans.

Wine Advocate

92-93 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

The 2021 Berliquet shows considerable promise, exhibiting aromas of cherries, wild berries, raw cocoa and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and charming palate that's framed by powdery tannins and tangy acids. Concluding with a long and saline finish, this estate continues to go from strength to strength under the administration of Nicolas Audibert and his team.