Berliquet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2023

Wine Advocate

94

par Yohan Castaing le 10/04/2026

Confirming expectations from the en primeur tastings, the 2023 Berliquet is superb, revealing a complex, perfumed bouquet of lead pencil, black raspberries, violets and spices, accented by fresh licorice. Medium- to full-bodied, layered and textured, it is deep and seamless, built around a fleshy core of fruit and concluding with mineral, chalky tannins. A few years in the cellar will allow it to gain further harmony.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

par Jane Anson le 09/04/2026

Sweet black cherry and damson fruit, vivid and sculpted, sage, white pepper, pumice stone, enjoyable. Harvest September 13 to October 5, 45hl/ha yield. 45hl/ha yield, in organic conversion. Tasted twice

The Wine Palate

95

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 09/04/2026

A blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Berliquet has a pH of 3.53 and was aged in 10% amphorae and 90% oak barriques, of which 34% were new. It has a deep garnet-purple color, prancing out of the glass with showy notes of black cherries, rose oil, anise, and sandalwood, plus hints of ripe blueberries and wood smoke. The medium-bodied palate is bright and energetic, with intense black berry layers and super-silky tannins, finishing with wonderful length and tension.

Jeb DUNNUCK

95

par Jeb Dunnuck le 31/03/2026

A brilliant, impeccably made Saint-Emilion, the 2023 Château Berliquet is based on 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc and aged 16-18 months in 40% new barrels with 15% in amphorae, the balance in neutral oak. I love the sense of class here, with black cherries, leafy tobacco, chocolate, and damp earth on the nose. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's round, lush, and opulent, with nicely integrated spicy oak and outstanding overall balance. Notably, this is the first vintage produced in the estate's new winery, where additional tanks allowed for greater precision in the cellar, and I think it shows. Incredibly classic and impressive stuff, drink bottles over the coming 25+ years. Drink 2026-2051.

The Wine Cellar Insider

94

par Jeff Leve le 30/03/2026

Flowers, black cherries, raspberries, vanilla, and spice fill the perfume. Silky, refined, and polished, there is a nice sense of purity to the fruits on the palate, and in the energetic, elegant and refreshing finish. This is already providing pleasure, but the best is yet to come if you can wait a few years. This is the first vintage produced in the new cellar, which expanded from 9 tanks to 24 vats, allowing for parcel by parcel vinification. You can taste and feel the difference here. The wine blends 59% Merlot, with 41% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2048.

Vinous

93

par Antonio Galloni le 16/03/2026

The 2023 Berliquet is classy, elegant and polished, just as it was en primeur. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, leather, incense, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco are beautifully delineated. The biggest changes at Berliquet since Chanel acquired it in 2017 are the tannin profile and purity of fruit, both of which are exalted in the 2023, the first vintage made in the new cellar. It's a terrific effort from the team led by Technical Director Nicolas Audebert. Tasted three times.

Vinous

93,5

par Neal Martin le 01/02/2026

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...

Jamessuckling.com

94

par James Suckling le 27/01/2026

Fresh, crunchy red cherries, red berries, chalk and hibiscus on the nose. Medium-bodied on the palate, with fresh, bright acidity, fine tannins and a very succulent finish. Lovely brightness and acidity here gives lots of energy and drinkability. More about freshness and finesse here. 59% merlot and 41% cabernet franc. Lovely now, but can hold.

My Bettane + Desseauve

93-94

par Bettane & Desseauve le 15/05/2024

C’est le premier millésime du nouveau cuvier. Suavité en bouche, attaque précise, la bouche caresse et persiste longtemps sur un grain à la fois fin et sensuel. On affirme l’identité du cru.

Yvesbeck.wine

94-96

par Yves Beck le 14/05/2024

Präzision ist ein roter Faden, den man sowohl in Croix Canon, in Canon als auch in Berliquet wiederfindet! Dann unterscheidet sich Berliquet gut von seinen Kollegen mit Nuancen von Pflaumen und blauen Beeren, die durch Mineralik ergänzt werden. Der Wein ist fein, leicht süßlich im Auftakt, salzig und wird gut von seinen Tanninen sowie seiner Struktur zusammengehalten. Der salzige und saftige Abgang sorgt für Frische in einem reizvollen Kontext!

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 13/05/2024

Tasted multiple times, the 2023 Château Berliquet is a smoking 2023 with tons of character. Ripe red and black fruits, spice box, truffly earth, and some graphite notes all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a supple, layered, elegant mouthfeel, integrated acidity, and ripe tannins. It's clearly outstanding, if not quite a bit more.

The Drinks Business

95-97

par Colin Hay le 07/05/2024

Berliquet (St Emilion; 59% Merlot; 41% Cabernet Franc; a final yield of 45 hl/ha; pH 3.53; 14% alcohol; tasted first at the UGCB press tasting at the Cité du Vin and then at Canon – last wine tasted on a long day and it shone). The first vintage vinified in the new vat room, with 15 smaller vats replacing the 9 larger vats of the past. That helps explain the gain in precision here. We are now very close to Canon in qualitative terms. The character of the two terroirs are, however, very different (with the combination of plateau and côteaux here giving this an additional sense of vertical depth). Floral, aromatically just a little closed and intimate but one is immediately enticed. A gorgeous cedar builds with very little aeration. More gravitas, in fact, than Canon but with much the same fruit intensity. More earthy rather than chalky. The Cabernet Franc signature is so gentle and gracious. Beguiling. Violets. Irises. Lavender and rosemary. Supple and plump on the palate but quite delicate which allows the Cabernet Franc to really express itself. Glorious calcaire tannins gently sculpt this and release too that signature limestone salinity. Excellent in a very delicate and elegant way. Lovely cool harmony, with lots of menthol. Exciting. The best ever from here. Another coup de Coeur (this part of the alphabet in Saint Émilion seems incredibly strong this year!). 

The Wine Independent

94-96

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 07/05/2024

A blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Berliquet has a pH of 3.53 and it is ageing in 10% amphorae and 90% oak barriques, of which 34% are new. It has a deep garnet-purple color and it hops from the glass with fragrant notes of wild blueberries, plum preserves, and kirsch, followed by hints of lilacs, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium-bodied palate is bright and energetic, with intense red and black berry layers and super-silky tannins, finishing with wonderful length and tension.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95

par Jeff Leve le 06/05/2024

With a single swirl, the wine is floral, with raspberries, black cherries, plums, cigar wrapper and spice. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, energetic, and spicy, with layers of sweet, and pure, red berries with lift, and energy that you feel on the mineral-accented backend. This is the first vintage produced in the irnew cellar, which expanded from 9 tanks to 24 vats, allowing for parcel by parcel vinification. You can taste and feel the difference here. The wine blends 59% Merlot, with 41% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Drink from 2026-2048. 93-95 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

par Jane Anson le 06/05/2024

Heavy black pepper spice, good lift through the palate, powerful drive and energy, with sculpted blue and black fruits and a pumice stone scrape. Harvest September 13 to October 5, 45hl/ha yield. 45hl/ha yield, in organic conversion. Tasted twice.

Vinous

91-93

par Antonio Galloni le 30/04/2024

The 2023 Berliquet marks another important step forward for this château. Floral aromatics are immediately alluring. Bright, sculpted fruit and vibrant acids convey finesse through to the saline, delineated finish. This is the first vintage made in the new cellar, which surely helps. Élevage is in French oak and amphora. Berliquet is all charm in 2023. Tasted four times.

Vinous

93-95

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2024

The 2023 Berliquet was picked 23 September to October 5 at 45hL/ha, matured in 34% new oak plus 10 amphorae. Initially, the nose is quite backward and doesn't want to play. Give it a few swirls and it opens to reveal black cherries, blackcurrant and a distant tang of oyster shell emanating from limestone soils. The palate is medium-bodied with a very harmonious entry. Finely weighted, tensile and slightly savory in style, this is very elegant, finishing with citrus-like freshness. Berliquet has definitely been in the ascendant in recent vintages, and this is another to add.

Falstaff

93

par Peter Moser le 29/04/2024

Dark ruby, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Fresh red cherries, floral touch, some nougat and vanilla, inviting bouquet. Juicy, elegant, fine tannins, good fresh- ness, a wine with charm and length, good ageing potential, a versatile food wine.

Alexandre Ma

94-96

par Alexandre Ma le 28/04/2024

Wine Advocate

93-95

par William Kelley le 26/04/2024

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.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95

par James Suckling le 25/04/2024

A plump and juicy wine with redcurrants and plums, as well as orange peel. Full and layered with round, juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Generous fruit in this vintage.

Vertdevin

91-92

par Jonathan Chicheportiche le 24/04/2024

Decanter.com

94

par Georgina Hindle le 16/04/2024

Some damson and plum fruit on the nose, dark scents with blueberry. High toned and zingy, the fruit is forward and alive on the palate, sharp and high toned, really fun and lifted. A nice, open and alive expression centred around the perky summer berry fruit with edges of wet stones, graphite and pencil lead. A bit of waxy crayon in there too. It’s certainly finessed, maybe not as openly charming as Berliquet can be, this has more of a youthful, high acidity style. Tart but well controlled, a really lively glass of wine, so much energy and really does make you want another sip. 3.53pH. First vintage produced in the new winery with more vats for plot-by-plot vinification. Ageing 16-18 months ageing, 34% new barrels and 10 amphoras. A yield of 45hl/ha.