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2022 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, Medoc Guide to all Top Wines

<div><p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Bordeaux-Wine-Ratings-and-Reviews-e1685036906316.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="512" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99001"></p> <p>2022 Bordeaux is a clear candidate for future legendary status. There are numerous characteristic that go into calling a vintage great. One of key components is when there are really fine wines from every appellation and more importantly, at all price ranges. While 2022 Haut Medoc can never be homogenous, because the appellation is so big, with a diverse array of terroirs, there are several outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon based wines that deserve the effort to taste.</p> <p>Savvy wine buyers and bargain hunters should take a serious look at a lot of the 2022 wine tasting notes below. You will discover a nice array of Left Bank wine values not only in Haut Medoc, but with 2022 Listrac and 2022 Moulis. Plus, 2022 Medoc wines, those from the cooler terroirs in the far north of Bordeaux produced a lot of superb, character-filled wine values. Due to the heat and drought, several estates were able to produce the best wines they have ever made, and they all sell for a song!</p> <p>For a complete, detailed overview and analysis of the 2022 Bordeaux vintage and harvest with producer quotes… <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/05/2022-bordeaux-guide-to-all-the-best-wines-vintage-harvest-analysis/">2022 Bordeaux Vintage, Harvest Report</a> </p> <p>All of the following 2022 Bordeaux wines were tasted in Bordeaux in April. Most of the wines were tasted at the property, Negociants, Consultants or with trade groups. Whenever possible the wines were tasted more than once.</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p><strong>2022 Haut Medoc, 2022 Listrac, 2022 Moulis, 2022 Medoc wine tasting notes.</strong></p> <p>2022 Agassac – Haut-Médoc – Fruity, round, soft, sweet, lively and plummy, with a touch of salt at the end of the finish. The medium-bodied, well-priced wine is going to be simply delicious on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Beaumont – Haut-Médoc – Licorice, black fruits and a touch of espresso on the nose lead the way to the medium-bodied, round, polished, soft, fruit-filled, blackberry finish. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. For about $20, this is a steal! Drink from 2025-2031. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Belgrave – Haut-Médoc – Black currants, chocolate, licorice and espresso fill the perfume. On the palate, the wine is fresh, sweet, creamy and polished. The tannins are soft, the fruit is sweet, and pure, with ample lift in the finish. This is the best vintage of Belgrave I have ever tasted! Drink from 2026-2042. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Bernadotte – Haut-Médoc – Medium-bodied with ample ripe, dark red fruits, soft tannins and floral accents, but with a bit too much wood in the finish. If the oak becomes better integrated, this could be quite tasty. Drink from 2025-2037. 88-90 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Beychvelle Les Brulieres de Beychevelle – Haut-Médoc – Forward, soft, plummy, round, and fruity, this is easy to like, and even easier to drink charmer will be ready to go on release. Drink from 2024-2028. 87-89 Pts</p> <p>2022 Branas-Grand-Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Supple, creamy-textured wine with a core of espresso, dark berry and cocoa nuances, the wine is medium-bodied, round in texture, with a cocoa and espresso edge to the fruits, finishing with refreshing herbs on the backend. Drink from 2025-2037. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Cambon La Pelouse – Haut-Médoc – Fresh, round, fruity, and ripe, with blackberries, plums and currants, supple textures and good energy in the finish is what you will find here. Drink from 2025-2035. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Camensac – Haut-Médoc – Currants, blackberries, cedar and tobacco leaf work perfectly here. The wine has ample fruit and freshness with a savory edge to the currant and cranberry finish. A year or two in the cellar will add even more to the wine. Drink from 2026-2038. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Cantemerle – Haut-Médoc – Currants, black cherries, flowers, mocha, and spearmint aromas open the wine. On the palate, the wine is supple, refined, elegant and creamy,. The fruits are soft, sweet, and fresh, leaving you with supple-textured, sweet cherries and spicy freshness in the finish. Drink from 2026-2045. 92-94 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Charmail – Haut-Médoc – Supple, creamy, dark currants, spice, tobacco leaf, and cedar are all over the place in the nose and on the palate. The finish is fresh and fruity. This is one of those super value wines from the Haut Medoc that savvy wine buyers should be all over. Drink from 2025-2036. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Chasse Spleen – Moulis en Médoc – Tobacco leaf, underbrush, cedar, and currants form the core of the wine. On the medium-bodied palate, the wine is crunchy, crisp, and classic with a savory edge to firm finish. Drink from 2025-2040. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Cissac – Haut-Médoc – Soft, fresh, and polished, here you find layers of ripe, black cherries, and spice that already show well in this earthy, medium-bodied, vibrant, chewy wine. This is a nice step-up for the wine produced here. Drink from 2025-2040. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clarke – Listrac-Médoc – Floral, fruity, and fresh, with blackberries, and chocolate-accented black currants and cherries, the wine is medium-bodied, creamy, and fruity from start to finish. Chateau Clarke is one of the very few wines in the Medoc that is planted to 100% Merlot. Drink from 2025-2038. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clavis Orea Medoc – Médoc – Blackberries, tobacco, flowers and currants form the core of this wine. The wine is fresh, fruity, bright and chewy, with a red currant, and herb oriented, chalky finish. Drink from 2026-2038. 89-91 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Clement Pichon – Haut-Médoc – Tobacco, mint, currants, smoke, and licorice open the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, sweet, bright, and crisp, with lift and fresh flavors in the finish. The wine blends 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2038. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clos Manou – Médoc – Blackberries, licorice, espresso, vanilla, currants and cedar work together to form the perfume. Complete from start to finish, the fresh, soft, firm, medium-bodied finish is packed with more of those, sweet, dark, fresh fruits. While this is easy to enjoy in its youth, with age, this is going to be even better. Drink from 2025-2038. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clos Manou 1850 – Médoc – Black, dark red and blue fruits show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is lush, concentrated, sweet, vibrant, round, and fresh. There is a patina of softness to the fruits in the mid-palate and in the endnote. The wine is produced from a small parcel of Merlot vines planted in 1850! Drink from 2025-2037. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Coufran – Haut-Médoc – With loads of sweet, ripe, creamy plums, cocoa, chocolate and espresso on the nose and palate, the creamy-textured palate, with its layers of sweet, ripe, fruits seals the deal. Drink from 2025-2040. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 D’Arcins – Haut-Médoc – Floral, and fruity, the wine is forward, soft, round, medium-bodied, polished and fresh, with a core of sweet, dark cherries and plums. This will be easy-to-taste on release with pleasure. Drink from 2025-2036. 89-91 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Dutruch Grand Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Blackberries, currants, spice, and espresso form the core of this medium-bodied, round, creamy-textured wine. You can enjoy this on the young side. Drink from 2025-2038. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Fleur La Mothe – Médoc – With a strong floral lean to the perfume, the wine is round, lush, sweet, ripe, and polished, with soft, silky tannins, layers of ripe, sweet, dark red fruits, and a hint of spice on the backend. Drink from 2024-2037. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Fonreaud – Listrac-Médoc – Dark red fruits, round, lush textures, forward, and packed with blackberries, currants, tobacco, and cocoa, the wine is easy to like and drink from start to finish. You can even enjoy this on release Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Fourcas-Dupre – Listrac-Médoc – A wealth of sweet, ripe, fresh, blackberries and currants show on the nose and palate of this medium-bodied, vibrant, savory, fruit-filled wine. Drink from 2025-2038. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 GdEstournel – Médoc – Dark currants, blackberries, chocolate and flowers show easily in the nose. On the palate, the wine is supple, creamy and round with a finish loaded with chocolate covered black plums. You can enjoy this on release. The wine blends 67% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2035. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Giscours Haut-Medoc – Haut-Médoc – Fruit and flowers are all over the place here. Round, fruity, fresh and tasty, this is going to be easy to enjoy on release for all of its up-front dark red fruits. The wine blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. This is the first vintage with Cab Franc in the blend. Drink from 2025-2030. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Greysac – Médoc – The best Greysac ever made is forward, fresh, and already drinkable in its soft, round, fruity, easy-drinking currant-filled manner. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Condissas – Médoc – Lush, round, polished, creamy, ripe. forward, and fruity, this is going to offer pleasure early, due to its wealth of ripe, sweet, polished, blackberries, plums, cocoa, and espresso beans. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut-Madrac – Haut-Médoc – Black fruits, espresso, herbs and smoke show in the nose, and on the round, forward, dark-red berry filled wine. This is good-to-go on release wine, offering plenty of sweet, ripe fruits on the mid-palate and hints of licorice and cocoa in the finish. Drink from 2025-2030. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Branne – Médoc – Soft, fresh, medium-bodied, forward, and chewy, there is a strong, herbal edge to the red fruits in the chalky finish. Drink from 2025-2030. 87-89 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Lagune – Haut-Médoc – Flowers, spices, white and black cherries, espresso, and tobacco crowd into the nose. On the palate, the wine is elegant, silky, and fresh, with sweetness, and lift on the palate. The refined, finish leaves you with soft-textured, fresh, ripe, red berries and touches of herbs on the backend. Drink from 2026-2045. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Tour Carnet – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, black cherries, flowers, tobacco leaf, cedar, and espresso nuances form the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is creamy, lush, round, and packed with sweet, juicy, dark red fruits with notes of espresso and chocolate that come through on the finish. The wine blends 59% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 1% Cabernet Franc. You can enjoy this in its youth. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Tour de By Heritage Marc Pages – Médoc – A touch of oak, smoke, black pit fruits, flowers, and licorice form the core here. The wine is soft, round, medium-bodied, and fruity, with an open style, and plenty of dark red berries on the palate and finish, this is going to be easy to enjoy on release. The wine is produced from a parcel selection. Drink from 2025-2038. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 La-Tour-de-By – Médoc – Round, forward, and fruity, with loads of sweet, dark red pit fruits, savory herbs, flowers, hints of spice, and licorice that come in at the end, this will be quite nice to enjoy on release. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lamarque – Haut-Médoc – The blackberries, and currants are soft, fresh, creamy and vibrant. The accents of flowers, cigar wrapper and herbs make everything even better! Drink from 2026-2042. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lamothe Bergeron – Haut-Médoc – Currants, spice, licorice, tobacco, cherries, and cedar show nicely in the perfume. Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, vibrant, creamy, and fresh, the sweet fruits linger on the palate with freshness, and a touch of spice in the finish. Drink from 2025-2034. 91-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lanessan – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, currants, tobacco leaf, underbrush, and fennel on the nose let you know the wine is going to be good. And with the first sip, you are not disappointed due to all the currants, roundness, and ripe, sweet, blackberries with freshness on display. Drink from 2026-2047. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Les Grands Chenes – Médoc – Black and red fruits with nuances of tobacco leaf, and espresso beans open the wine. On the palate, the wine is ripe, sweet, round, and forward, finishing with sweet, cherries, toasty oak, and chalky tannins on the backend. The wine blends 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2025-2038. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Les Hauts de Lynch-Moussas – Haut-Médoc – Forward, early drinking, easy-to-like charmer with a cocoa and currant character that is best for early drinking. The wine is a medium bodied, lighter styled Left Bank wine with a forward, easy drinking, cassis filled wine with no hard edges. It is interesting to note that the wine is produced using fruit from 2 appellations, Pauillac and Haut-Medoc. Drink from 2025-2030. 87-89 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lestage – Listrac-Médoc – Black raspberries, licorice, flowers, and chocolate notes are front and center here. Round, ripe, sweet, fresh, and polished, this is going to be delicious on release and is perfect for value seekers looking for Left Bank wines. Drink from 2023-2038. 89-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lestage-Darquier Grand Poujeaux – Moulis en Médoc – Round, lush, polished, and packed with layers of dark, red currants. The wine is fresh, and fruity, with nice length and character. Drink from 2026-2038. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lestage-Simon – Haut-Médoc – Layers of dark red, sweet, fresh pit fruits and berries with creamy textures and freshness in the finish. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Liversan – Haut-Médoc – Black and red currants, blackberries, tobacco, cedar and forest floor notes are all over the place here, in the perfume and on the fresh palate. This is a superb value wine from the Left Bank. Drink from 2026-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Loudenne – Médoc – With sweetness to the currants, roundness to the tannins, and freshness on the palate, the wine is earthy, chewy, savory and spicy, with a refreshing tobacco leaf, and currant note in the finish. This well-priced value wine will be even better with a few years of age. Drink from 2026-2038. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Madame de Beaucaillou – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries and flowers already show nicely in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, fruity, round and soft, with a loads of plums and a hint of spice in the finish. The wine blends 66% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2033. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Malescasse – Haut-Médoc – Black currants, licorice, tobacco leaf and spearmint shine in the nose with no effort. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, polished and vibrant, with chewy currants in the round, savory-edged finish. Drink from 2026-2040. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Malleret – Haut-Médoc – Round, ripe, blackberries. and currants, with a touch of spice. and savory herbs is what you find in the nose and on the palate. The wine offers, fruit, freshness. and a chalky finish and will be quite nice to enjoy on release. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Maucaillou – Moulis en Médoc – Forward, round, sweet, and fruity, with a core of black plums, espresso, cocoa, and tobacco from start to finish. The medium-bodied wine is round, soft, and ready for prime time drinking on release. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Mauvesin Barton – Moulis en Médoc – Fresh, juicy, fruity, medium-bodied, forward, and already nice in your glass, this is going to be perfect, with its core of bright, red fruits, and savory, leafy herbs to enjoy on release. Drink from 2024-2034. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Moulin Rouge – Haut-Médoc – Black cherries, spice and licorice show in the nose, as well as in the soft, round, fruity, mid-palate and round-textured, finish. Drink from 2025-2036. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Noaillac – Médoc – Located in the far north of the appellation, the medium-bodied wine shows promise with its core of flowers, ripe, dark red berries, soft tannins, and round-textured, juicy finish. Drink from 2024-2037. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Paloumey – Haut-Médoc – Round, sweet, and forward, with a licorice and plummy, espresso driven, fresh personality. You still find an oaky character that needs to integrate with time. Drink from 2025-2036. 88-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Patache dAux – Médoc – Savvy consumers looking for a nice wine filled with sweet, ripe, dark fruits, roundness, and lift that sells for a song should take a look at this wine. Drink from 2025-2032. 88-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Peyrabon – Haut-Médoc – Peppery blackberries, leafy herbs and cedar form the personality here. Medium-bodied, round and fruity, this is already an easy pleasure to taste. Loads of fruit and a touch of menthol show in the finish. Drink from 2025-2030. 88-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Poitevin – Médoc – From vines planted in a cool terroir placed at the north of the appellation, the wine offers, licorice, tobacco and blackberries as its character. Round, fruity, and on the dark, red berry side of the style range, this is quite nice, and will drink well on release. Drink from 2024-2037. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Potensac – Médoc – Tobacco leaf, cedar, peppery herbs, and black fruits show on the nose, and on the palate. There is volume, intensity, concentration, tannic structure, and a regal bearing for the wine on the palate. By miles, this is the most complete vintage for Potensac I have ever tasted. The wine was produced from blending 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36.5% Merlot, 19.5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.14.52% ABV. Drink from 2026-2045. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/haut-medoc-lesser-appellations/poujeaux/">Poujeaux</a> – Moulis en Médoc – Licorice, flowers, tobacco leaf, cedar and blackberries, and spearmint form the nose. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with currants, blackberries, wet earth, and savory herbs, with a hint of olives on the fresh, chewy backend. The wine blends 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, 14% ABV, 3.85 pH. Drink from 2025-2042. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rollan de By – Médoc – Supple, round, creamy, forward, and filled with sweet black cherries, black currants and espresso, with some licorice that comes in on the back end of the finish. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Saransot-Dupre – Listrac-Médoc – Flowers, cherries, currants, and leafy tobacco form the nose. On the palate, the wine has a nice lush, ripe, sweet, fruit character, with a long, dark, black currant finish, with good freshness too. The wine features a unique blend of 68% Merlot, 17% Petit Verdot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Carmenere. Drink from 2024-2038. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Senejac – Haut-Médoc – With notes of flowers, blackberries, black currants, and black raspberries on the nose, you get a concentrated, round, dark-fruited, rich wine with more of those sweet, juicy black fruits in the finish along with a hint of chocolate and spicy espresso that comes in at the end of the finish. The wine blends 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2035. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Sociando Mallet – Haut-Médoc – Blackberries, black currants, flowers, cedar, mint, and tobacco fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, concentrated, deep, and packed with layers of chalky, ripe, red fruits, spice, herb and cigar wrappers. This is among the best vintages of Sociando Mallet I have ever tasted. Drink from 2027-2050. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Villa Carmin – Médoc – Round and fleshy with black, red and blue fruits, the wine is ripe, round-textured, and loaded with sweet, juicy, dark red fruits and spice on the nose, and on the palate, and finish. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Villegeorge – Haut-Médoc – Dark currants, black cherries and chocolate with creamy textures and loads of fruit in the finish make this an already easy wine to like that will be simply delicious to enjoy on release. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>Up next, we are moving on to the Right Bank with 2022 Pomerol and 2022 St. Emilion before completing our reports with the Cotes de Bordeaux, White Bordeaux Wine and the sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac.</p> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/06/2022-haut-medoc-listrac-moulis-medoc-guide-to-all-top-wines/">2022 Haut Medoc, Listrac, Moulis, Medoc Guide to all Top Wines</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/">The Wine Cellar Insider</a>.</p></div>

2022 Pessac Leognan Complete Wine Buying Guide What to Buy Now

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Frost, and even hail storms are becoming a yearly occurrence with detrimental results, depending on the vineyard and on the speed of the growth in the vines cycle.</p> <p>Veronique Sanders – Chateau Haut Bailly – “The frost was the most difficult part of the growing season. That’s because most frost years, it is easy to know the loss of crops. But with 2022, we needed to wait until harvest to know what our crop would be.”</p> <p>May saw temperatures warming and June brought rain that was going to be needed to get the vines through the summer heat and drought. Fortunately, the heat waves were not continuous. Instead they came in multiple waves, late in June, and again in July and August. But the heat coupled with the drought had growers fearing that the wines could lack freshness.</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p><strong>Jean-Phillipe Delmas – Chateau Haut Brion </strong> – <em>“2022 Pessac Leognan is difficult to explain. This is not a by the numbers vintage. The 2022 vintage is much more complicated. Reading the data, you find high alcohol levels. But, you also enjoy freshness in the wine with no jam or over ripeness in the fruits. The wines are quite energetic.”</em></p> <p>2022 Pessac Leognan marks the earliest start for the harvest of the white Bordeaux wine grape harvest in the history of the appellation. Picking started as early as August 9 for the Sauvignon Blanc and just a few days later, August 13 for the Semillon for many vineyards. Late is never great is a popular saying in Bordeaux. But picking fruit this early is not something growers were accustomed too. Several vignerons were concerned that the wines would be out of balance.</p> <p><strong>Olivier Bernard – Domaine de Chevalier </strong>– <em>“I was not so confident during the growing season, as this type of vintage has not happened before. But now that our wine is finished, honestly, I love the 2022 vintage!”</em></p> <p>The red wine grape harvest for 2022 Pessac Leognan was also exceptionally early. Growers began harvesting the young vines before the end of August, as early as August 29. Picking of the old vines started Monday, September 5, finishing at most estates by the third week of September.</p> <p>Once the fruit was harvested, it was imperative that producers take it easy in the cellars, as 2022 Pessac Leognan was not a vintage that needed a lot of extraction, as the wines were already naturally concentrated.</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p><strong>Guillaume Pouthier – Chateau Les Carmes Haut Brion</strong> – <em>“2022 Pessac Leognan can be called a less is more vintage. You had to be easy and careful in the cellars. We vinified at lower temperatures and gentle infusions and less extraction.” </em></p> <p>Having tasted widely through 2022 Pessac Leognan, I love the wines. However, 2022 is a red wine vintage, which is not always the case. But, with 2022, it is clear. The white wines are ripe, round, soft and aromatic, with ample sweetness and fruit, but many lack the enough acidity to age and develop. That is balanced by being drinkable early. Just about every white 2022 Pessac Leognan will<br> be fun and pleasurable to enjoy on release.</p> <p>The 2022 Pessac Leognan red wines are splendid! They are rich, refined, creamy, fresh and express a beautiful symmetry and purity in the fruits. Most are precocious and will be easy to taste early, yet have the structure to age and evolve for decades. And, as you can see from my tasting notes below, a few estates have produced the best wine in the history of the estate! In fact, the level of quality in the 2022 red wines surprised some of the producers as well.</p> <p><strong>Jean Jacques Bonnie – Chateau Malartic Lagraviere </strong>– <em>“The level of quality surprised us. With all the heat and dryness, we feared overripe, overly alcoholic wines. It was not until late in August that we began thinking we had a special vintage on our hands, as long as we picked at the right time.”</em></p> <p>For a complete, detailed overview and analysis of the 2022 Bordeaux vintage and harvest with producer quotes… <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/05/2022-bordeaux-guide-to-all-the-best-wines-vintage-harvest-analysis/">2022 Bordeaux Vintage, Harvest Report</a> </p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>All of the following 2022 Pessac Leognan red and white wines were tasted in Bordeaux in April in non-blind tasting conditions. The wines were tasted either at the chateau, negociants, or trade groups. Whenever possible, the wines were tasted more than once.</p> <p><strong>2022 Pessac Leognan Red and White Wine Report</strong></p> <p>2022 Bouscaut – Pessac-Léognan – Smoke, black cherries, leaves, and spice notes weaves together in the nose before you get to the medium-bodied, round-textured, creamy layers of ripe, fresh, smoky, spicy berries. The wine blends 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec. 14.1% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Bouscaut Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Layers of creamy, guavas, grapefruit, pineapple, flowers, and lemons are all over the nose, and palate here. The finish adds pink grapefruit, and peach notes to the sweet, fruity finish. The wine is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon. 13.6% ABV. Drink from 2024-2030. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Cantelys – Pessac-Léognan – Medium-bodied, soft, forward, early-drinking, plummy, charmer with hints of spice, coffee bean, and cocoa on the backend. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Cantelys Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Creamy fresh, green apples, honeysuckle, and yellow citrus with floral notes are all over the place on the nose and palate. This is a well-priced, white Bordeaux that really hits the spot. The wine blends 50% Sauvignon Blanc with 50% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Carbonnieux – Pessac-Léognan – Cocoa, smoke, blackberries, black cherries, tobacco leaf, and herbs create the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, vibrant, silky, and soft, with a sweetness to the fruits that meshes perfectly with its lift and energy that carries through to the blackberry, currant, and earthy chocolate packed finish. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2026-2045. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Carbonnieux Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Flowers, green apples, tangerine, pineapple, and honey notes are packed into the perfume. Rich, oily white peaches, and yellow citrus with a drizzle of tart green apple combine to fill your palate with a touch of crushed rocks on the backend. The wine blends 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 ChateauOlivier – Pessac-Léognan – Smoke, black plums, black cherries, flowers, and licorice permeate the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is fresh, supple, creamy, and silky, with ample layers of sweet, ripe, dark fruits, cocoa, and a touch salt that comes in on the back end. The wine blends 49% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot, 14.55% ABV. Drink from 2026-2040. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 ChateauOlivier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapples, white peaches, flowers, orange zest, yellow citrus and a dab of honey mesh together to produce the perfume. Creamy, sweet, and fruity, with a long, yellow and orange citrus endnote, this is quite nice from start to finish. The wine blends 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, 13.76% ABV. The harvest took place August 18, finishing August 31, making this the earliest white wine harvest in the history of the estate. Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Clos Marsalette – Pessac-Léognan – Smoke, black fruits, and tobacco leaf form the perfume. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, elegant, creamy, fresh, and elegant, leaving you with sweet, black fruits with a touch of leafy-tobacco in the finish. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2034. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clos Marsalette Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peach, flowers, pears, orange marmalade, white flowers, and banana from the nose. On the palate, the wine is fruity, creamy, forward, and sweet with hints of tropical notes in the finish. The wine blends 55% Sauvignon Blanc with 45% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Couhins – Pessac-Léognan – Spicy tobacco leaves, black currants, flowers, chocolate, and cherries show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, bright, fresh and spicy, with chewy tannins and a slight touch of cocoa in the finish. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. 14.5 ABV. 2022 marks the first vintage as being certified as 100% Organic. Drink from 2025-2037. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Couhins Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapple, green apples, tea leaves, ginger, and spice create the complex set of aromatics. Creamy, fresh and fruity, with a sweet, white peach, and citrus oriented palate, along with a spicy endnote and a touch of crushed stone on the backend, this is going to be delicious on release. The wine blends 95% Sauvignon Blanc with 5% Sauvignon Gris. Drink from 2023-2032. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Couhins Lurton – Pessac-Léognan – With a nose of chocolate, black cherries, figs, flowers ,and black raspberries, the wine is soft, silky, fresh and polished, with layers of sweet, ripe, but not overripe dark red fruits, spice, cocoa, and black cherries from start to finish. This should be delicious to taste on release. The wine is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 15.3% ABV, pH 3.45. Drink from 2025-2040. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 De-France – Pessac-Léognan – Smoky red berries, spice,, and tobacco leaves are already in evidence. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, creamy and fresh, with more of those sweet, ripe, red, tobacco-infused fruits in the savory-edged finish. This is a solid follow up to the 2020. Drink from 2025-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 De-France Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Sweet, lemons, pomelo, crisp green apple, and a hint of orange are already delicious to drink in this fruity, creamy-textured wine. Drink from 2024-2028. 90-90 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Domaine-de-Chevalier.jpg" alt="" width="585" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99123" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Domaine-de-Chevalier.jpg 585w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Domaine-de-Chevalier-229x300.jpg 229w" sizes="(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/graves-pessac/chevalier/">Domaine de Chevalier</a> – Pessac-Léognan – Almost opaque in color, the wine is equally dark in the nose with black cherries, black berries, black plums, licorice, Cuban cigar wrappers, smoke, burning wood and cocoa. Silky, elegant, plummy, rich and loaded with chocolate-covered, dark pit fruits, espresso and black cherries. There is intensity as well as silkiness and energy in the long finish. The wine blends 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV, 3.60 pH. The harvest took place September 6 – September 28. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare. Condition in the vineyards were extremely dry with only 30 MM of rain during the summer, making this the estates driest vintage in history. This is also the second 100% biodynamically farmed vintage. More importantly, bottles will feature a special label celebrating 2022 as it was Olivier Bernard’s 40th vintage at Domaine de Chevalier. Drink from 2027-2055. 96-98 Pts</p> <p>2022 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Squeeze grapefruits over crushed rocks, and you get the idea of the perfume. The palate is packed with all the sweet, juicy, ripe pineapples, Granny Smith apples, tangerine skins, pomelo, and honeysuckle you could ask for. The wine provides the perfect blend of fresh, juicy citrus, sweetness, lift and creaminess. Drink this young for its youthful exuberance, or age it a few years for more secondary development. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon, 13.8% ABV, 3.28 pH. The harvest took place August 26 – September 5. Drink from 2025-2037. 96-96 Pts</p> <p>2022 Domaine de Chevalier L’Esprit de Chevalier Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Green apples, lemons, and honeysuckle notes are all over the place here. On the palate, the wine is vibrant, citrusy, and creamy, with good energy in the finish. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc, and 30% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2032. 93-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Domaine de Chevalier L’Esprit de Chevalier Rouge – Pessac-Léognan – Plums, tobacco, black cherries, spice, mint, and cocoa come through on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is silky, fresh, soft, and polished, with sweetness to the berries seemingly wrapped in cigar wrappers, with a touch of mint in the finish. The blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Drink from 2025-2035. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Domaine de la Solitude – Pessac-Léognan – Black cherries, flowers, olives, and plums on the nose. On the medium-bodied palate you find soft, fresh, red pit fruits, soft-textures, and a creamy, fruity finish that is going to be delicious on release. The wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon with 40% Merlot. Drink from 2025-2035. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Domaine de la Solitude Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Lemon curd, green apples, vanilla, pomelo, and a background note of white peach is what you find in the nose, and on the fruity, creamy, sweet, and fresh palate. The wine blends 70% Sauvignon Blanc, and 30% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2030. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Fieuzal – Pessac-Léognan – Flowers, cigar wrapper, pepper, cedar, cocoa, spice, and red with black currants open the nose. On the medium-bodied palate, initially you notice the freshness in the ripe, sweet, cherries, with their elegance, lift and purity. There is a symmetry, and vibrancy in the fruits, finishing with a shot of licorice, cocoa, and plums that stick with you. The wine blends 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. 13.2% ABV. Yields were 32 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2025-2045. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Fieuzal Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peach, lemon curd, pineapple, orange rind, mango and honeysuckle shine in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is creamy, sweet, supple, and loaded with yellow, and orange tropical fruits. This will be great in your glass on release. The wine blends 55% Sauvignon and 45% Semillon. 12.8% ABV. Drink from 2024-2029. 91-91 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Bailly.jpg" alt="" width="780" height="854" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99125" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Bailly.jpg 780w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Bailly-274x300.jpg 274w" sizes="(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/graves-pessac/haut-bailly/">Haut Bailly</a> – Pessac-Léognan – Initially, you find a display of flowers before moving on to all of its cigar wrapper, spice, blackberry, currant, black cherry, smoke, and hints of forest leaf in the perfume. Deeply concentrated, vibrant, and refined, the palate is packed with multiple-layers of perfectly, ripe, red fruits, a fabulous sense of purity, silky, soft, polished tannins, and ample lift in the finish, providing the backdrop to age, and evolve for decades. The wine blends 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV, pH 3.92. Picking took place September 7 – September 27. The yields were only 30 hectoliters per hectare. This is in serious contention as the best vintage ever produced at Haut Bailly. Drink from 2027-2060. 98-100 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Bailly II – Pessac-Léognan – Cigar wrapper, mint leaf, spice, smoke, cherries, plums and cocoa pop effortlessly in the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, silky, and creamy with energy to the spicy red fruits. This is a very classy second wine with complexity, and character. This is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Malbec. This is the first vintage incorporating the vines from Chateau Le Pape. Drink from 2025-2037. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Bergey – Pessac-Léognan – Smoke, flowers, cherries, espresso, and tobacco initially get your attention. The wine is soft, creamy, fresh and polished. There is sweetness to the berries with notes of chocolate, and espresso accompanying the fruits in the finish. Drink from 2026-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/graves-pessac/haut-brion/">Haut-Brion</a> – Pessac-Léognan – Picture walking into a flower show with a basket of fresh berries and a lit Cuban cigar, and while that is not quite PC, it is the aromatic profile here. On the palate, the wine is fresh, bright, vibrant, lifted and floral. The wine is elevated, refined, soft, and silky with a refreshing, silky edge to the fruits in the finish. The wine is pure elegance There is nothing between you and the fruits. There is intensity, length, and a striking sense of purity. The wine lingers seamlessly for 60 seconds, or longer. The wine blends 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc. 14.45% ABV, 3.83 pH. Harvesting took place August 29 – September 15. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare, with 50% of the harvest placed into the Grand Vin. This is not only in competition for wine of the vintage, it is one of the best vintages of Haut Brion ever produced. If you are an Haut-Brion fan with the disposable income, you cannot own enough of this future legend. Drink from 2030-2065. 98-100 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Brion.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99124" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Brion.jpg 584w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Haut-Brion-228x300.jpg 228w" sizes="(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px"></p> <p>2022 Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, white peach, vanilla, almonds, lemon rind, pineapple, honeysuckle and white flowers create the nose. On the palate, the wine is sweet, creamy and fresh, with orange, lemon and tart green apple nuances from start to finish. Made from a blend of 51% Semillon and 49% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Semillon, picking took place August 17 – August 23. 14.2% ABV, 3.3 pH. Drink from 2025-2040. 96-96 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Brion La Clarte de Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Grapefruit, green apples, pears, flowers, and lemon rind create the core of the wine. On the palate, the wine offers creamy-textured citrus, and green apples with spice, crushed stones and freshness in the finish. The wine blends 54% Semillon and 46% Semillon. 13.8% ABV, 3.29 pH. Drink from 2025-2037. 93-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion – Pessac-Léognan – Cigar box, spice, burning herbs, black plums, and cherries create the nose. The wine is refined, silky and fresh, The fruits are ripe, sweet, lifted and have no problem expressing their essence on the mid-palate, and in the elegant finish, which delivers a plethora of spices and a touch of refreshing mints in the endnote. Enjoy this while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 62% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Cabernet Franc and 1.5% Petit Verdot. 14.4% ABV, 3.9 pH. Drink 2025-2045. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Nouchet – Pessac-Léognan – Medium-bodied, fresh finesse styled, red berry filled wine with touches of spice, espresso, cherries and cocoa that show in the nose and on the palate. The vineyards are well-placed, quite close to Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. This will provide pleasure just about on release. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut-Bacalan – Pessac-Léognan – Creamy, supple, red fruits, soft-textures, and leafy herbs form the core of the wines personality. On the palate, there is freshness, softness, and sweetness to the fruits. While you can drink this with pleasure on release, it will also age nicely for a few years as well. Drink from 2026-2040. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut-Lagrange – Pessac-Léognan – Supple-textured, black fruits, currants, licorice, spearmint and smoked spices get the wine going. Soft, fruit-filled, sweet, and fresh, the wine is medium-bodied, creamy and already quite nice to enjoy. And it is only going to get better from here. Drink from 2026-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut-Lagrange Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Orange peel, pomelo, green apples and white flowers create the perfume. The palate equals the aromatics with its crisp, juicy, zesty, lemon peel, filled character in the zesty finish. This should be delicious on release. Drink from 2024-2029. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Louviere – Pessac-Léognan – Deeply colored, the wine is loaded with flowers, cherries, herbs, and forest leaves. Medium-bodied, creamy, soft, and polished, the fruits are silky, fresh, and long, with layers of dark cherries, black plums, licorice, herbs, and chalk in the finish. Drink from 2025-2042 . 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Louviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Flowers, and lemons in a sweet, creamy style with a nice honeysuckle, and orange accent in the waxy lemon finish Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 La-Mission-Haut-Brion – Pessac-Léognan – Deep purple in color, and the fruits are equally deep. You find blackberries, black currants, and black cherries before its nuances of smoke, cigar box, barbecue, smoked meat and roses. On the palate, there is intensity, depth of flavor, concentration, and layers of fruit. But the wine is also lifted, fresh and energetic. It is easy to taste. The finish is rich, long, vivacious, and palate-filling. The wine blends 51.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.2% Merlot, and 5.1% Cabernet Franc, 14.15% ABV, 3.95 pH. Harvesting took place, August 29 – September 19. Yields were 28 hectoliters per hectare, making this the lowest yields since 1991 with 50% of the harvest going into the grand Vin. Drink from 2027-2055. 96-98 Pts.</p> <p>2022 La Mission Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Anjou pears, green apples, white flowers, honeysuckle, lemon curd, vanilla, and orange peel create the complex nose. The palate picks up where the nose leaves off with its yellow citrus, pineapple, spice, and tangerine accents. The finish balances its sweet, juicy citrus with freshness. Made from a blend of 72% Semillon and 28% Sauvignon Blanc, picking took place September 3, finishing September 10. 14.3% ABV, 3.3 pH. Drink from 2025-2040. 97-97 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Mission La Chapelle de La Mission Haut Brion – Pessac-Léognan – Loads of black, red, and deep fruits with tobacco leaves, herbs, and burning forest leaves open the wine. On the palate, the wine is even better with its smoked fruit palate, savory, spicy, sweet, dark cherries, and currants in the finish. There is a polish to the tannins, sweetness to the fruits, and smoky plushness in the finish. Enjoy it while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 55.9% Merlot, 35.4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.4% Cabernet Franc, 13.9% ABV. 3.88 pH. Drink from 2025-2040. 94-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 La-Tour-Martillac – Pessac-Léognan – Deeply colored, initially you notice, dried roses, blackberries, black cherries, cocoa, pepper, and 5 spice on the nose. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is packed with layers of creamy, elegant, ripe, dark, red fruits with hints of pepper and even some cocoa that comes in at the end of the long, plummy finish. This should age quite nice well, yet be approachable young. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV, pH 3.73. Harvesting took place September 6 – September 28. Drink from 2026-2042. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 La-Tour-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – With little effort you find flowers, green apples, pears, pomelo, white peach, and pineapples in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is sweet, supple, soft, and fresh, with nuances of pineapple, lemon curd, spice, and orange rind. The harvest took place August 18 – August 31.The wine blends 52% Sauvignon Blanc with 48% Semillon. 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2032. 93-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Larrivet Haut Brion – Pessac-Léognan – Smoked, cherries, strawberry, smoked meats, spearmint, and cigar smoke create the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, elegant, soft, silky and refined. The finish is loaded with sweet, red pit fruits, with chocolate-mint coming in at the end of the refined finish. The wine is made from 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc and 18% Merlot. 14% ABV, 3.71 pH. Yields were 40 hectoliters. 38% of the harvest was placed into the Grand Vin. Picking took place September 6 – September 28. It is interesting to note that Larrivet was the first known wine of the 2022 futures campaign to be offered, and it was priced at a discount to 2021! Drink from 2026-2045. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White flowers, grapefruit, spearmint, orange, mango, green apple, and pineapple show in the nose. From there you find sweet, yellow and orange citrus, pineapple, and pears from start to finish on the mid-palate through to the end note. The nose is just great with all of its pineapple, white peach, honeysuckle, mango, orange rind, and waxy lemons in the perfume. Fresh, crisp and energetic, with a bit of chalk to accompany all the yellow fruits in the finish. The wine is produced from 86% Sauvignon Blanc and 14% Semillon. 14% ABV, 3.24 pH. Drink from 2024-2028. 92-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Larrivet Haut Brion Blanc Les Demoiselles – Pessac-Léognan – Grape fruits and flowers show their essence in the nose and on the palate, with this forward, sweet, juicy white wine. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2024-2028. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Larrivet Haut Brion Les Demoiselles – Pessac-Léognan – Forward, soft, elegant, easy to like, cherry and plum filled wine that is perfect to enjoy on release for all of its soft, refined fruits on the mid-palate and finish. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Le Thil Comte Clary – Pessac-Léognan – Smoked cherries, and chocolate, along with burning rocks and a touch of peppery mint create the nose. With an obviously darker hue than in previous vintages, the wine is round, lush, and rich, with a hint of fig that comes in on the back end, along with espresso, plums and chalky tannins. The wine was produced from 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2036. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/graves-pessac/carmes-haut-brion/">Les Carmes Haut Brion</a> – Pessac-Léognan – The first thing you notice is the black, purple hue. Next, it its the perfume with its black, blue and red fruits, incense, curry, flowers, smoke and herbs. Opulent, restrained, elegant and powerful, the wine comes in layers. You can sense the array of exotic spices, mint, blue and black fruits, crushed rocks, black cherries and white pepper on the palate. Full-bodied and dense, the wine somehow remains light on its feet. The end notes, meshing elegance and power bring everything together, as the finish crosses the 60 second mark. This is perhaps even better than the perfect, 2016! The wine was made using 70% whole bunch clusters during fermentation. From a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 26% Merlot, 13.5% ABV, pH 3.6. The wine is aging in a combination of 70% new, French oak, 20% foudres and 10% amphora. Picking took place September 5 – September 22. Yields were 40 hectoliters per hectares. Drink from 2025-2050. 99-100 Pts</p> <p>2022 Les Carmes HautBrion Le C Les Carmes HautBrion – Pessac-Léognan – Once past the dark color, the wine jumps with black cherries, flowers, blackberries, mint, and spearmint in the nose. On the palate the fruits are clean, fresh and pure, but not simple. You also find salt, crushed rocks, spice and peppery, sweet, black cherries on the mid-palate and in the spicy, vivacious finish. Using 30% whole bunches in the vinification, the wine blends 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, 13.5% ABV, 3.6%. The wine is aged in 20% new, French oak barrels. Drink from 2023-2033. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lespault-Martillac – Pessac-Léognan – Tobacco leaves, cedar, black cherries, smoke, and spice are what you find in the nose. The palate enjoys loads of soft, sweet, ripe, dark pit fruits with polish, lift, round, soft fruits on the mid-palate, and in the fruity finish, with a touch of cocoa in the endnotes. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2037. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lespault-Martillac Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – White peach, pineapple, mango, lemon rind, and orange pith nuances take only a single swirl to uncover. The palate is fruity, sweet, energetic and open, so you can enjoy all of its sweet, yellow, and orange citrus notes on release. The wine blends 70%, old vine, Sauvignon Blanc with 30% Semillon. Drink from 2025-2032. 93-93 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Malartic-Lagraviere.jpg" alt="" width="585" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99121" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Malartic-Lagraviere.jpg 585w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Malartic-Lagraviere-229x300.jpg 229w" sizes="(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/graves-pessac/malartic-lagraviere/">Malartic Lagraviere</a> – Pessac-Léognan – With a depth of color, the wine pops with nuances of flowers, cherries, cedar, tobacco leaf, black currants, spice, cocoa, and mint tea. Even better on the palate, the concentrated, showy display of spicy, black cherries, blackberries, plums, white pepper, and dark chocolate is perfectly balanced with length, freshness and creamy, silkiness in the finish. The wine is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. 14.2% ABV pH 3.58. Harvesting took place September 5 – September 29. Drink from 2026-2050. 94-96 Pts</p> <p>2022 Malartic Lagraviere Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Flowers, white chocolate, pineapple, spice, papaya, white peach, and orange scents are easy to pick up on the nose. On the palate, the wine is fresh, sweet, and fruity leaving you with creamy yellow citrus, grapefruit and white peach notes. The wine blends 76% Sauvignon Blanc with 24% Semillon. The harvest took place August 24 – September 1. 14.56% ABV, pH3.29. Drink from 2025-2032. 94-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Pape Clement – Pessac-Léognan – Dark, almost opaque in color, the wine grabs your attention with its showy display of flowers, cinnamon, chocolate, spice, tobacco, blackberries, and black cherries in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, sweet, deep, and intense. There is a wealth of flavor in the black cherries, white pepper, dark chocolate, and espresso on the palate. The endnote sticks for almost 50 seconds, delivering a peppery, orange rind, refreshing note in the finish. The wine blends 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14% ABV, 3.6 pH. The harvest took place September 7 – September 28. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2026-2055. 96-98 Pts</p> <p>2022 Pape Clement Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Mint, white peach, green apples, and pear aromatics open the perfume. On the palate, the wine is ripe, creamy, and focused on its wealth of sweet, yellow citrus, pineapple, white peach, and orange rind notes in the mid-palate, and in the finish. The wine blends 63% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon and 2% Muscadelle. Picking took place August 28 – September 2. Drink from 2025-2035. 95-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Pape Clement Clementin Pape Clement Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Pineapple, lemon curd, orange rind, and floral nuances open the nose, and get the palate going. The wine is sweet, and creamy on the mid-palate and finish. You can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Pape Clement Clementin de Pape Clément – Pessac-Léognan – Smoky red fruits, espresso beans, flowers, and spice blend perfectly on the nose and palate. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, forward, and easy to drink, with all of its soft-textured, red fruits, smoke, spice, and touch of cocoa that you find on the backend. You can drink this on release while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2032. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Picque Caillou – Pessac-Léognan – Medium-bodied, soft, and roundly-textured, the red fruits are sweet, fresh, and forward, so you can enjoy this on release and for the next 10-12 years after release. Drink from 2025-2035. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Picque Caillou Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Grapefruit, lemons, and flowers with a nice bite of green apples in a sweet, fruity, forward style that will be ready to go on release. Drink from 2024-2029. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rochemorin – Pessac-Léognan – Leafy, smoky, savory, red fruits, medium-bodied, fresh, and spicy, with a leafy and olive edge to the red fruits in the finish. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2025-2038. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rochemorin Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, yellow citrus, white peach, and candied lemons on the nose, as well as on the creamy, sweet, mineral-driven palate. Drink from 2024-2028. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Seguin – Pessac-Léognan – Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, fruity and creamy on the palate, the wine is loaded with sweet, dark currants, blackberries, smoke and coffee beans on the nose and palate. This finish is soft, vibrant, and fresh, with more of those sweet, ripe currants in the finish. Drink from 2025-2042. 91-93 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Smith-Haut-Lafitte.jpg" alt="" width="629" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99122" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Smith-Haut-Lafitte.jpg 629w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Smith-Haut-Lafitte-246x300.jpg 246w" sizes="(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px"></p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte – Pessac-Léognan – Inky dark in color, the wine requests a bit of effort before jumping into its nose of spice, cigar wrapper, blackberries, black currants, flowers, wet earth, and smoke. On your palate, the purity in the fruit, elegance, and lift is there. But what stands out is the width in your mouth as the wine caresses every part of your palate with its silky textures, and richness. The finish seals the deal as the wine has real staying power, staying with you for over 50 seconds! Harvesting took place from September 5 – September 30. Yields were low at 28 hectoliters per hectare. The wine is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, and is aging in 60% New, French oak barrels for 18 months. 14.5% ABV. pH 3.55. Is this the best vintage of Smith Haut Lafitte ever produced? Maybe. Let’s revisit when the wine is in the bottle. Drink from 2027-2055. 98-100 Pts</p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Honeysuckle, lemon rind, spice, crushed rocks, white peach, tangerine and vanilla deliver the complex aromatics. Fresh and creamy, with layers of sweet, yellow citrus, pineapple, and a breath of herbs on the backend, the wine shows promise. This is going to be simply fabulous on release. The harvest took place August 18 – September 2. The wine blends 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon, and 5% Sauvignon Gris. ABV %14.5. Drink from 2025-2035. 95-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte – Pessac-Léognan – Showing a nice depth of color, the wine exudes cigar box, cedar, mint, currants, and blackberries. Elegant, fresh, and balanced, the wine delivers its layers of sweet, ripe, black, and red fruits effortlessly. This is the finest vintage of Le Petit Haut Lafitte ever produced. It promises to drink well for at least 15 years or more. The wine is made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 40% Merlot. Drink from 2025-2040. 93-95 Pts.</p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Grapefruit, flowers, orange rind, and lemon peel create the nose. On the palate, the wine is creamy, forward, and ready to go with its lemon dominated fruity, mildly chalky finish. The wine is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, with 20% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2030. 93-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith – Pessac-Léognan – Tobacco, mint, currants, and cocoa create the nose. On the palate, the wine is soft, silky, and lifted, with sweetness, and elegance in the finish. This is already a treat in your glass. But give it a year or two in the cellar, and it is going to be even better. The wine is a blend of 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2025-2038. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Smith Haut Lafitte Les Hauts de Smith Blanc – Pessac-Léognan – Waxy lemon, orange rind, white peach and tangerine with a dash of lime at the back of the nose. On the palate, the wine is sweet, fresh, and creamy, finishing with yellow, citrus rind in the endnote. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Drink from 2024-2030. 92-92 Pts</p> <p><strong>2022 Graves Red and White Wines…</strong></p> <p>2022 Chantegrive – Graves – Smoky cherries and tobacco form the character of this forward, medium-bodied, elegant, soft, cocoa, leafy, dark, cherry and espresso filled wine. Drink from 2025-2032. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Chantegrive Blanc – Graves – Flowers, crisp, yellow citrus and crunchy green apples create an approachable, fresh, early drinking Bordeaux blanc. Drink from 2024-2027. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Clos Floridene Blanc – Graves – Zesty lemons, green apples and flowers with a hint of spice sticks with you due to all of its freshness on the mid-palate and finish. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Ferrande – Graves – Cherries and plums with a hint of mint and cocoa come easily in the nose and mouth. Fresh, early drinking and fruity, this is going to be enjoyable on release. Drink from 2025-2030. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Ferrande Blanc – Graves – Zesty lemons and a creamy, citrusy finish that is going to be delicious on release and over the next few years. Drink from 2024-2027. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Haut Selve – Graves – Medium-bodied, soft, forward, fruity and on the oaky side, this should be enjoyable on release. Drink from 2025-2030. 87-89 Pts</p> <p>2022 Portets – Graves – Medium-bodied, fruity with licorice accents, soft, fresh cherries and sweet, ripe, plums in the medium-bodied finish. This is ready to go on release. Drink from 2024-2029. 89-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rahoul – Graves – Forward, soft, elegant, fruity and fresh, the wine is medium-bodied and ready to deliver its currants and cherries with their edge of spice and herbs on release. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rahoul Blanc – Graves – Crips lemons and tart green apples with florality makes this sweet, fruity, creamy, citrus wine a pleasure to enjoy in its youth. Drink from 2024-2027. 90-90 Pts</p> <p>2022 Respide Callipyge – Graves – Fruity and fun to taste, the black cherry core of fruits in this medium-bodied wine are sweet, ripe, juicy, soft and fresh. This will be easy to enjoy on release. Drink from 2024-2030. 87-89 Pts</p> <p>We are continuing with our appellation reports on 2022 Bordeaux. We will complete our look at 2022 Left Bank wines with reports with a detailed look at <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/06/2022-haut-medoc-listrac-moulis-medoc-guide-to-all-top-wines/">2022 Haut Medoc</a> Listrac, Moulis, Medoc and Graves. From there, we journey over to the Right Bank with notes and scores for all the best 2022 Pomerol before moving to 2022 St. Emilion.</p> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/06/2022-pessac-leognan-complete-wine-buying-guide-what-to-buy-now/">2022 Pessac Leognan Complete Wine Buying Guide What to Buy Now</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/">The Wine Cellar Insider</a>.</p></div>

Where to Drink, Dine, and Dance for Taylor Swift Weekend in Chicago

<div><figure> <img alt="Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Foxborough, MA" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IChWx9drsY-YydToZP04mWyQ3CA=/0x0:5163x3872/1310x983/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72333297/1491637600.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Taylor Swift is coming. | Photo by Scott Eisen/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management</figcaption> </figure> <p>Can still celebrate without a ticket to Soldier Field.</p> <p id="CEaCL2">Taylor Swift is coming to town for the first time in years. While the songstress <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/2023/5/5/23712419/taylor-swift-eras-tour-ina-mae-drag-brunch-best-bar-song-ban-chicago">evokes a range of reactions</a> in the music-listening public, her return to the city spells big business for Chicago’s hospitality scene, poised to sling punny, thematic cocktails and host drag brunch tributes for throngs of adoring adherents. </p> <p id="e6RBaP">All over town, Swift fans are presented with opportunities to dance, sing, and toast to one of pop music’s biggest stars. Here are four local spots with events celebrating all things Taylor:</p> <h3 id="ep5lj1">Shake It Off 2023 - Pre ERAS Party at Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Avenue, Lincoln Park</h3> <p id="OeEcCc">True to form, pop-up staple <a href="https://chicago.eater.com/venue/replay-lincoln-park">Replay Lincoln Park</a> has gone all-in on Taylor mania with over-the-top set dressing including a lavender haze-covered bar, faux Grammy awards, and the <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/taylor-swift-you-ok">endlessly meme-able</a> bedroom window featured in 2009’s “You Belong with Me” music video. On Thursday, June 1, attendees will get to explore new Instagram-friendly decorations, try themed cocktails, and possibly win two tickets to see Swift on Saturday, June 3 in Chicago. Tickets ($20) and more details are available <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/replay/experience/417575/shake-it-off-2023-pre-eras-party-win-2-tickets-to-see-taylor-swift-saturday?date=2023-06-01&amp;size=2&amp;time=20%3A00">via Tock</a>. <a href="https://www.replaylincolnpark.com/events/tay-tay-partay"><em>Shake It Off 2023</em></a><em>, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1.</em></p> <div><div id="uwEf77"> <blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs1eiQBNdO8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs1eiQBNdO8/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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Tickets for the all-ages event are $20 (available <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1516589&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etix.com%2Fticket%2Fe%2F1034505%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-drag-brunch-chicago-macys-walnut-room&amp;referrer=eater.com&amp;sref=https%3A%2F%2Fchicago.eater.com%2F2023%2F6%2F1%2F23744151%2Ftaylor-swift-eras-tour-chicago-bar-restaurant-drag-pop-ups" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">via Etix</a>) and all attendees are required to purchase an entree. <em>Taylor Swift Eras Drag </em><em>Brunch</em><em>, noon and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4.</em></p> <p id="PWVRxq"></p> <h3 id="CdB8T7">Taylor Swift Takeover at Radio Room, 400 N. 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2022 Margaux Vintage Report and Wine Buying Guide

<div><p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Chateau-Margaux.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99073" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Chateau-Margaux.jpg 576w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Chateau-Margaux-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px"></p> <p><strong>2022 Margaux Vintage Report and Wine Buying Guide</strong></p> <p>2022 Margaux is not a completely homogenous vintage, due in large part to massive size of the appellation and its landscape of varying terroirs each of which offer different abilities to deal with the high temperatures and lack of rain. Add to that consideration that with 2022 Margaux, not only were temperatures warmer, but the lack of water was even more pronounced here than in the appellations. Clearly, 2022 Margaux was shaped by the intensity of the summer climatic conditions to the point where some growers feared the results of the hot, dry, growing season.</p> <p><strong>Thomas Duroux – Chateau Palmer</strong> – <em>“After the weather we had during the summer, by August, I feared we would end up with hot, jammy wines. But that is clearly not the case, as you can see.”</em></p> <p>After tasting almost every major wine from 2022 Margaux, it is clearly that while heterogenous, there are numerous, stunning 2022 Margaux Margaux that merit, tasting, buying and cellaring. Though, much to the chagrin of several owners, yields were down so the amount of wine produced was much less than usual. On average, most chateau will make at least 20% less wine than usual with yields averaging close to 30 hectoliters per hectare.</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>However, the level of quality produced in 2022 Margaux for the vignerons with water retentive terroirs is quite high. In fact, a few estates managed to produce some of the best wines in the history of the property. </p> <p><strong>Alexander Van Beek – Chateau Giscours </strong>– <em>“2022 Bordeaux is a special and unique vintage that delivers everything, without being over the top. It is definitely one of our most precise vintages we have ever produced.”</em></p> <p>The low level of production in 2022 Margaux is the direct cause of the extreme, climatic conditions that produced very small grapes with high skin to juice ratios. On the positive side, that means the wines are concentrated, perfumed and with an unparalleled balance between richness, freshness and purity.</p> <p>All of this add up to creating a truly unique character for 2022 Margaux wines. In fact, while it is natural for consumers and producers to want to compare 2022 Margaux with other previous vintages, that is not easy to do.</p> <p><strong>Philippe Bascules – Chateau Margaux</strong> – <em>“It is hard, if not impossible to compare 2022 with any other vintage. 2022 Margaux is unique and perhaps it shows the future of Bordeaux with higher IPTs, higher alcohol and low pH. And yet, the wines are perfectly balanced!”</em></p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>It is interesting to note that with 2022 Margaux, you had equal success with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which helped create the beautiful style and character of the vintage. Another point to consider with the drought was that many young vines did not fare well, so you have a greater percentage of old vine fruit that adds to the concentration and complexity in the wines. Another point is the current generation of growers and their increasing knowledge and ability to farm in these extreme conditions.</p> <p><strong>Nicolas Audubert – Chateau Rauzan Segla</strong> – “Being 100% organic in a hot, dry vintage, 2022 was an easy easy year because we were disease free. Clean fruit in the vineyard, even in excessive growing conditions allowed us to produce magical wines.”</p> <p>With the combined heat and drought, vignerons needed to adapt their farming practices making sure the leaves and fruits did not become overexposed to hot, sunny conditions to avoid developing cooked, or overripe flavors.</p> <p>Jose Sansifis – Chateau Cantenac Brown – “In a drought vintage like 2022, we have very little leaf removal. Usually that takes place twice during the growing season. But with 2022 Margaux, we only deleafed once.”</p> <p>For a complete, detailed overview and analysis of the 2022 Bordeaux vintage and harvest with producer quotes… <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/05/2022-bordeaux-guide-to-all-the-best-wines-vintage-harvest-analysis/">2022 Bordeaux Vintage, Harvest Report</a> </p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>All of the following 2022 Margaux wines were tasted in Bordeaux in April. Most of the wines were tasted at the property. However, a few of the wines were tasted at Negociants, Consultants or with trade groups. Whenever possible the wines were tasted more than once.</p> <p><strong>2022 Margaux Wine Tasting Notes…</strong></p> <p>2022 Bellevue de Tayac – Margaux – Forward, medium bodied, fresh, red berry oriented wine with notes of underbrush, cocoa and accents of espresso in the early-drinking wine. Drink from 2025-2037. 88-90 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Brane-Cantenac.jpg" alt="" width="602" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99077" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Brane-Cantenac.jpg 602w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Brane-Cantenac-235x300.jpg 235w" sizes="(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px"></p> <p>2022 Brane Cantenac – Margaux – Deeply colored, the wine opens with violets, lilacs, roses, cigar wrappers, creme de cassis, spice and lavender aromatics in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is pure silk and velvet. There is a beautiful elegance, symmetry, and balance you notice as soon as the wine graces your palate. There is length, purity, and refinement making this effortless to taste. The finish has no edges, leaving you with a wealth of sensuous fruits. Fans of Brane Cantenac should run, not walk, and buy this gem as prices continue to remain reasonable for a wine of this character, and quality. The wine blends 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, and 1% of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenere. The wine is 14.3% ABV, 3.61 pH. The harvest took place September 7 – October 4, with the Carmenere picked October 10. This is the earliest start to a harvest in the history of the estate. Yields were 31.5% hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced from only 42% of the harvest. Drink from 2027-2055. 96-98 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Brane Cantenac Baron de Brane – Margaux – Flowers, cherries, spice and licorice aromas are easy to find. On the palate, the wine is elegant fresh, soft, and supple, with a nice sweetness to the fruits and a refined texture in the finish. This baby Brane is perfect to enjoy on release while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, 13.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2037. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/margaux/cantenac-brown/">Cantenac Brown</a> – Margaux – Deeply colored, the wine shows off its violets, lilacs, licorice, black cherry, and currant character with a single swirl. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, polished, creamy, and loaded with black, red and blue fruits. There is length, opulence, and layers of ripe, sweet, pit fruits that linger. The wine is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot. 13.8% ABV, 3.64 pH. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced using only 52% of the harvest. Picking took place September 7 – September 27. Drink from 2027-2055. 94-96 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Cantenac-Brown.jpg" alt="" width="659" height="854" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99079" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Cantenac-Brown.jpg 659w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Cantenac-Brown-231x300.jpg 231w" sizes="(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px"></p> <p>2022 Cantenac Brown Brio de Cantenac Brown – Margaux – With its black, and red pit fruit profile on the nose,, and palate, the medium-bodied wine is floral, fresh and already, quite easy to taste. The end notes are filled with soft, round, sweet, creamy fruits. Drink from 2025-2032. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Cantenac Brown Alto de Cantenac Brown – Bordeaux – Pineapple, grapefruit, white flowers and orange rind fill the nose. On the palate, the wine is sweet, creamy, and expressive, with a lemon curd and white peach filled finish. The wine was produced from a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. Drink from 2024-2028. 91-91 Pts</p><div class="google-ads-section-tzs" style="min-height:250px;"></div> <p>2022 Dauzac – Margaux – Black and red currants, blackberries, and blue fruit, with a touch of espresso and a floral edge create the perfume. The wine is rich, soft, fresh, elegant and medium-bodied, finish with layers of creamy fruits with a cocoa edge to the endnote in the finish. Drink from 2027-2050. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Desmirail – Margaux – Medium-bodied, silky, soft, and fresh, with layers of sweet, and savory fruits, refined textures, and elegance in the discreet finish. Drink from 2024-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Deyrem Valentin – Margaux – Flowers, currants, tobacco and cherry nuances open the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, forward, fresh, elegant, and soft. The fruits are fresh, vibrant, and long, with a creamy edge in the finish. Drink from 2025-2042. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Ferriere – Margaux – Flowers, cocoa, cherries and plum aromatics open the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp and spicy. The finish delivers peppery red fruits, soft-textured plums and savory red pit fruits with a fresh, spearmint note in the finish. The wine blends 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 13.7% ABV, 3.64 pH. Drink from 2026-2042. Drink from 2027-2047. 92-94 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Giscours.jpg" alt="" width="522" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99072" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Giscours.jpg 522w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Giscours-204x300.jpg 204w" sizes="(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/margaux/giscours/">Giscours</a> – Margaux – Violets, roses and lilies merge with its array of spices, black cherries, black plums and black raspberries on the nose. Silky, fresh, and focused on its tannins. The wine focuses on its structure, balance, and refinement. Supple, and creamy, the finish displays its richness, ripe, deep fruits and energy in every lingering sip. The wine is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, 13.6% ABV, pH 3.75. Harvesting took place September 1 to September 29. Yields were 27 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2055. 95-97 Pts</p> <p>2022 dIssan – Margaux – Violets, black cherries, blueberries, blackberries, cocoa, cedar, and cigar box fill the aromatics. On the palate, the wine is lively, creamy, deep, long, and most importantly pure. The tannins are silky, and even with all this ripeness, and concentration, the wine remains fresh, vibrant, long and sensuous. This is undoubtedly the finest vintage of d’Issan ever produced! The wine is made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. 14.64% ABV, 3.67 pH. This is the only the third vintage to include 5 Bordeaux varietals in the blend. Picking took place September 15 – September 28. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2055. 95-97 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-dIssan.jpg" alt="" width="531" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99076" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-dIssan.jpg 531w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-dIssan-207x300.jpg 207w" sizes="(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px"></p> <p>2022 d’Issan Blason d’Issan – Margaux – Roses and red fruits combine in the perfume, while soft, silky, red, and black, creamy fruits combine on the palate and in the elegant, sweet, cherry-packed finish. Give this a year to soften, and it will be perfect for near term drinking while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 55% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2035. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Kirwan – Margaux – Flowers, currants, spice, and espresso form the core of this medium-bodied, fresh, currant-filled fine. The touch of spice at the end adds a nice fresh note in the finish. Drink from 2026-2045. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Gurgue – Margaux – Spices, flowers, and crisp plum aromatics open the wine. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, bright and chewy, with a crunchy, red berry and peppery spice oriented finish. The wine is aged in 20% new, French oak, concrete eggs and foudres. The wine blends 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 17% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 La Tour de Mons – Margaux – Flowers, wet earth, black cherries, and licorice show in the nose. On the palate, the wine is round, fresh, juicy, and fruity. The vibrant finish leaves you with black cherries, cocoa, spearmint, and licorice on the back end. The wine blends 57% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV, 3.6 pH. Drink from 2025-2042. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Labegorce – Margaux – On the nose you find flowers, cherries, blackberries. and plums. The palate is packed with sweet, ripe, red fruits, silky textures, depth of flavor, and most importantly, lift with energy in the finish. The wine blends 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. 14% ABV, pH 3.6. The harvest took place September 12 – October 5. Drink from 2025-2050. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Lascombes – Margaux – Deep in color, the wine is lush, concentrated, polished, full-bodied, and packed with toasty oak, black currants, blackberries, black cherries, espresso and cocoa. This is incredibly creamy, but it is also quite oaky, so it is not for the oak averse. If you let it age it a bit, the oak could become better integrated into the wine. Drink from 2027-2050. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Le Coteau – Margaux – Loads of black and red fruits, supple, creamy textures, and soft, ripe, tannins create this super value wine from the Margaux appellation. Drink from 2025-2035. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Le Coteau Pelopee – Margaux – The top end wine from Le Coteau is a new cuvee made from a small, .6 hectare parcel of the estates oldest vines that are close to 100 years of age. The wine is concentrated, rich and supple, with black fruits, silky tannins, length, richness and freshness. Drink from 2025-2042. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Malescot St. Exupery – Margaux – Black, blue and red fruits, tobacco leaf, flowers, and coffee bean, with a hint of cocoa create the nose. Lively red and black fruits, with hints of chocolate show in the round, full-bodied, deep wine. The lengthy finish is all about its layers of sweet, ripe, dark red berries, energy and chocolately, espresso in the mid-palate and end notes. The wine is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV, 3.65. Harvesting took place September 19 – October 5. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2050. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/margaux/margaux/">Margaux</a> – Margaux – The bushel of red and black fruits initially get your attention before discovering all the violets, white flowers, cedar, and cigar box aromas in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is silky, sensuous, rich, and almost viscous. The fruit comes in layers, and does not stop building in intensity. The wine is poised between weight and lift, with an energetic finish delivering a powerful wall of cashmere-textured, red and black fruits that hold your focus for at least 60 seconds. This is a unique style for Chateau Margaux that is difficult to compare with previous vintages due to its levels of alcohol and concentration. But I love it! The wine blends 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. All the Petit Verdot was placed into Pavillon Rouge. 14.6% ABV, is the highest ABV in the history of the estate. 3.61 pH. Yields were barely 25 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced using only 40% of the harvest. Picking took place September 8 – September 28, making this one of the earliest starts to a vintage in the history of the estate. Drink from 2030-2065. 98-100 Pts</p> <p>2022 Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux – Margaux – Opening with its bouquet of flowers, it is impossible not to notice the spicy red and black fruits in the nose and on the palate. Concentrated, elegant and fresh, with vibrancy, and creaminess in the textures on the palate. The finish shows intensity and lift in the black raspberries, cherries and red plums with a touch of pepper and paprika on the back end of the finish. The wine was made from blending 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, 14.8% ABV. Drink from 2025-2040. -95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Margaux Pavillon Blanc du Chateau Margaux – Bordeaux – Lemon chiffon, lawn grass, pears, vanilla, white peach, and tangerine skin nuances form the core of this wine. The wine is forward, sweet, creamy, and pure, with a buttery accent on the long, fruit-packed, fresh, vibrant backend. The wine will be a pleasure to enjoy on release and over the following decade or longer. The wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.13.4% ABV. 3.18 pH. Yields were only 14 hectoliters per hectare, so not much of this wine was made. If you are a fan, act quickly. This is the white wine of the vintage! Drink from 2024-2037. 97-97 Pts</p> <p>2022 Margaux du Chateau Malleret – Margaux – Flowers, citrus, red fruits, soft, silky textures, sweetness and an approachable, early-drinking character make this a nice value from the Margaux appellation. Drink from 2025-2037. 89-91 Pts</p> <p>2022 Marojallia Clos Margalaine – Margaux – Black raspberries, cherries, and flowers form the core of this wine. Soft, creamy, fresh red fruits, with touches of licorice, spice, and vanilla-edged blackberries are on the palate and in the finish. The wine blends 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2026-2042. 89-91 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Marquis-dAlesme.jpg" alt="" width="587" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99075" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Marquis-dAlesme.jpg 587w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Marquis-dAlesme-229x300.jpg 229w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px"></p> <p>2022 Marquis dAlesme – Margaux – Deep in color, with just a bit of swirling you find flowers, mint-leaves, black currants, plums, and cherry aromatics. On the palate, the wine is silky, creamy, and fresh. The fruits are sweet, energetic, and long. There is purity in the berries, length and elegance. The fruit produces an impact on the palate that lingers, building in intensity in the finish. The end notes get even better as you find a touch of peppery spice, mint, and chocolate-covered plums. The wine blends 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. 3.65 pH. The harvest took place September 15 – October 4. Yields were only 22 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2026-2055. 94-96 Pts</p> <p>2022 Marquis de Terme – Margaux – Lusciously-textured, supple, creamy, full-bodied, and deep, the fruits and long, silky and vibrant, leaving you with layers of ripe, black, and deep red, sweet, fresh, elegant berries. Drink from 2026-2050. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Monbrison – Margaux – Flowers, tobacco leaf and currants work together in the nose, and on the fresh, soft, silky, medium-bodied palate. The sweet fruit theme carries on through to the finish. Drink from 2025-2038. 89-90 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Chateau-Palmer.jpg" alt="" width="641" height="854" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99104" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Chateau-Palmer.jpg 641w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022-Chateau-Palmer-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/margaux/palmer/">Palmer</a> – Margaux – With a dark, radiating purple, black hue, the wine explodes from the glass with its bouquet of lilacs, violets, roses, white flowers, cinnamon, and clove perfume. The wine is pure silk in texture, blending its salty, minerality with sweetness in the black and red fruits. But here, it its the texture, length, and purity in the fruits that stand out. The elegant, sensuous finish moves from red to black to red, with a refreshing mint note that holds your focus for over 50 seconds. The wine blends 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. 14.4% ABV, 3.79 Ph. The harvest took place September 7 – October 5, making this one of the longer harvests at Palmer. Yields are a scant 22 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2027-2065. 97-99 Pts</p> <p>2022 Palmer Alter Ego dePalmer – Margaux – Roses, violets, black currants, all spice, currants, and black cherries crowd into the perfume. On the palate, the medium-bodied wine is silky, sensuous, polished, and refined. The fruits are ripe, vibrant, sweet, and fresh. The red pit fruit finish, with its cocoa accent, and refined character is all about its purity and textural profile. The wine is a blend of 51% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. 14.2% ABV, 3.73 pH. Drink from 2025-2042. 93-95 Pts</p> <p>2022 Paveil de Luze – Margaux – Medium-bodied, soft, elegant, polished, forward and plummy, the wine is medium-bodied, silky and vibrant, with black cherries, licorice and cocoa on the backend of the finish. Drink from 2025-2040. 90-92 Pts</p> <p>2022 Prieure-Lichine – Margaux – Flowers, blackberries, currants, espresso, and plums with a touch of cocoa form the nose. On the palate, the wine is loaded with lusciously-textured, ripe, polished fruits. There is a solid depth of flavor, good energy, and layers of black and red fruits on the mid-palate and in the creamy, fruit-packed finish. Drink from 2027-2055. 94-96 Pts</p> <p>2022 Rauzan-Gassies – Margaux – Flowers, black raspberries, currants, spice, and licorice create the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, supple, and forward, finishing with black currants, cherries, touches of spice, and savory herbs on the backend of the chalky finish. Drink from 2026-2040. 91-93 Pts</p> <p><img src="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Rauzan-Segla.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="768" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99074" srcset="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Rauzan-Segla.jpg 540w, https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-Rauzan-Segla-211x300.jpg 211w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px"></p> <p>2022 <a href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/margaux/rauzan-segla/">Rauzan Segla</a> – Margaux – Dark in color, the array of floral notes shoot out with violets, lilacs, and roses. From there you find truffle, red and black fruits, cigar box and cedar also come through in the nose. While the perfume is catchy, it is on the palate where the wine takes off. Texturally, the wine is drenched in velvet. There is intensity, richness, and concentration, as well as weightlessness on the palate. With this wine, the seamless finish must be felt, as well as tasted. The wine is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot. This marks the highest percentage of Cabernet in the blend and with 17% press wine in the blend, it is the highest portion of press wine as well. 14.5% ABV, 3.7 pH. The harvest took place September 2 – September 28. This is the earliest start to a harvest for Rauzan Segla. Yields were 30 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced from 50% of the harvest. Drink from 2027-2065. 96-98 Pts</p> <p>2022 Segla – Margaux – The nose is discreet at the moment, though with coaxing you find violets, black cherries, hints of licorice and a touch of smoke in the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky, polished, elegant, and fresh, with a creamy, dark pit-fruit finish. The wine blends 58% Merlot, and 42% Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2038. 91-93 Pts</p> <p>2022 Siran – Margaux – Lilacs, black raspberries, smoke, tobacco leaf, and cherries load the perfume. On the palate, the wine delivers fresh, red pit fruits, espresso, chocolate. blackberries and a fun, peppery, spicy note in the finish. The wine blends 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV. Harvesting took place September 13 – September 30. Drink from 2026-2050. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>2022 Du Tertre – Margaux – Flowers, espresso, black cherries, mint, cocoa and plums come through in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, supple and fresh. The fruits are ripe, creamy and sweet, with balancing acidity, elegance and refinement. Drink from 2026-2045. 92-94 Pts</p> <p>Up next, we continue heading south as we taste all of the best 2022 Pessac Leognan and 2022 Graves red and white Bordeaux wine before moving to the Right Bank for Pomerol and St. Emilion.</p> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/2023/06/2022-margaux-vintage-report-and-wine-buying-guide/">2022 Margaux Vintage Report and Wine Buying Guide</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/">The Wine Cellar Insider</a>.</p></div>

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13+ Father’s Day Specials at Top Chicago Restaurants

<div><p>Father’s Day is only a few weeks away, which means it’s time to plan where to take your dad for a feast. I mean… you can’t expect Dad to man the grill on his big day, can you? Whether your dad enjoys elevated dining or prefers a big greasy burger, this list has the best Father’s Day specials from top Chicago restaurants this year. Get your phone/laptop ready to make a reservation!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Read More: <a href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/fathers-day-gift-ideas-for-the-chicago-dad-in-your-life/">Chicago Father’s Day Gift Guide</a></strong></p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqoaup_PhhV/</p> <h2>The French Dad: <a href="https://www.georgetroisgroup.com/about-aboyer#aboyer-about">Aboyer</a></h2> <p><strong>64 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093</strong></p><div data-ad-id="54127" style="text-align:left; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54127 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:left;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_2/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":2,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359252"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <p>Michael Lachowicz’s acclaimed French Brasserie out of Winnetka launched one of the very best new Sunday brunch services on the North Shore this past month. It’s a great spot for Dads who don’t want to man the grill this Father’s Day! In addition to indoor seating, the stunning pergola-covered patio makes for an ideal outdoor space to celebrate with Dad.</p> <p>Additionally, for those looking for a great gift for Dad, tickets are now on sale for the next Aboyer’s popular cigar dinner series installment. The upcoming session features My Father Cigar Co. The multi-course menu – Enjoyed on Aboyer’s patio – is paired with great wine, cocktails, and a variety of expertly curated stogies.</p><div data-ad-id="54129" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54129 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_3/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc","decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":3,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359253"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <figure id="attachment_414796" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-414796" style="width: 1797px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-414796" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-scaled.jpg" alt="chicago burger company 2023" width="1797" height="1200" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-scaled.jpg 1797w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-2000x1336.jpg 2000w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-842x562.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/DSC03221-Enhanced-406x271.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 1797px) 100vw, 1797px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-414796" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Chicago Burger Company</figcaption></figure> <h2>For The Burger Loving Dad: <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chigs-sheraton-grand-chicago-riverwalk/dining/">Chicago Burger Company</a></h2> <p><strong>301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611</strong></p> <p>Chicago Burger Company, located along the Chicago River at Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, serves the most delicious bites paired with gorgeous river views. This lively restaurant with an outdoor, dog-friendly patio offers guests classic burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads, thick shakes, and innovative cocktails. As one of the <a href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/best-burgers-chicago/">best burger spots in Chicago</a>, CBC is the perfect place for your burger-loving Dad who knows his patties and toppings to a T!</p><div data-ad-id="54130" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54130 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_4/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":4,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359254"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs7cYSzLvo9/</p> <h2>For The Meatlover: <a href="https://www.adalinachicago.com/">Adalina</a></h2> <p><strong>912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610</strong></p><div data-ad-id="54131" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54131 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_5/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":5,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359255"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <p>Adalina will be running Father’s Day specials for brunch and dinner. Brunch specials are available on Sunday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner specials will be available during their regular dinner hours that day. The brunch features a Bottomless Waffle Bar and a Bloody Mary Bar and a limited number of dads who dine for brunch will also receive a gift bag: Adalina steak sauce, White Sox tickets, pocket squares, cigars, Adalina coffee, gift cards, and more.</p> <p>The Father’s Day dinner is $75 per person. It features a 24oz Bone in aged balsamic Ribeye with parmesan fries, Adalina Angel’s Envy Private Barrel Smoked Manhattan, and Chef Nicole Guini’s Decadent Chocolate Cake as dessert.</p><div data-ad-id="54132" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54132 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_6/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "location":"Content","sequence":6,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359257"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs33-AxOrbd/</p> <h2>For Tapas Fans: <a href="https://www.mercatchicago.com/">Mercat a la Planxa</a></h2> <p><strong>638 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605</strong></p><div data-ad-id="54133" style="text-align:center; margin-top:px; margin-bottom:px; margin-left:px; margin-right:px;float:none;" class="afw afw_custom afw_ad afwadid-54133 "> <div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;color:#cccccc;">Advertisement</div> <amp-ad type="doubleclick" data-slot="/18190176/AdThrive_Content_7/5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414" json='{"targeting":{"siteId":"5d8d10a1a4e20b76f07c5414","siteName":"UrbanMatter","amp_type":"rtc", "decref":"240", "location":"Content","sequence":7,"refresh":"false","amp":"true"}}' layout="fluid" height="fluid" width="336" data-multi-size="300x250,336x280,300x50,320x100,320x50,1x1" data-multi-size-validation="false" rtc-config='{ "vendors": { "prebidappnexus": {"PLACEMENT_ID": "17359258"} }}'></amp-ad> </div> <p>On Sunday, June 18, treat Dad to a special Father’s Day feast with a spread of special Spanish menu items created by Executive Chef Gee Cuyugan, including:</p> <ul type="disc"> <li class="m_3923013027435298946MsoListParagraph"><span class="m_3923013027435298946apple-converted-space"><b>Wagyu Bocadillo: </b>Shaved Wagyu beef, fried eggs, Romanesco aioli, Manchego, tomate, pickled shallots, pan de cristal ($27).</span><u></u><u></u></li> <li class="m_3923013027435298946MsoListParagraph"><span class="m_3923013027435298946apple-converted-space"><b>Mercat Crab Cake Benedict:</b> </span>Mercat crab cakes, poached egg, citrus dill bearnaise, smoked trout roe ($22).<u></u><u></u></li> <li class="m_3923013027435298946MsoListParagraph"><span class="m_3923013027435298946apple-converted-space"><b>Short Rib Bravas Skillet:</b> </span>Sherry braised short rib, eggs any style, truffled cetas, Idiazabal cheese, patatas bravas, green onions ($25)</li> </ul> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/CpaZbv7rlUd</p> <h2>For The Pizza Lover: <a href="https://www.testacciochicago.com/">Testaccio</a></h2> <p><strong>2456 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647</strong></p> <p>Families can wander to the beloved Logan Square spot to enjoy its rotating menu of wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, available only on Sundays. Grab a seat in Testaccio’s intimate dining room or on their charming sidewalk patio and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean by enjoying a slice of ‘za along with other dishes from its menu of comforting Italian fares, like the Roman Artichokes or the Bucatini alla Carbonara. Since nothing pairs better with pizza than a glass of wine, raise one to your dad with your pick from Wine Director Joe Crivolio’s thoughtfully curated list of regional and amphora-made wines.</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs4CaLpsv5M/</p> <h2>For The Steak-Loving Dad: <a href="https://venteuxchicago.com/">Venteux</a></h2> <p><strong>224 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601</strong></p> <div>This <span class="il">Father</span>’s <span class="il">Day</span>, take your dad to the bustling brasseries that define the Parisian lifestyle at Venteux, Chicago’s swankiest French café and oyster bar in the heart of downtown on the Magnificent Mile. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Executive Chef Marcel Heiduk serves every meat lover’s dream brunch: a hearty 5 oz hanger steak with two sunny-side eggs and marble potatoes. Alongside this hunk of beef (and we’re not just talking about Dad), Venteux is pairing this indulgent meal with unlimited draft beers for this boozy and carnivorous occasion. Reservations are encouraged and can be made <a href="https://venteuxchicago.com/reservations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://venteuxchicago.com/reservations/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1685676796755000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0H-ch6BP7_xg0O2IuSNZ_T">here.</a></div> <div></div> <figure id="attachment_414872" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-414872" style="width: 1500px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-414872" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen.jpg" alt="Chicago 2023 Father's Day special arbella" width="1500" height="1000" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen.jpg 1500w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen-842x561.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arbella-Fathers-Day-Specials-2-PC_-Mistey-Nguyen-406x271.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-414872" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Mistey Nguyen</figcaption></figure> <h2>For The Cocktail Enthusiast: <a href="https://arbellachicago.com/">Arbella</a></h2> <p><strong>112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654</strong></p> <p>Enjoy Father’s Day specialty cocktails on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, at Arbella. Father’s Day-themed cocktails include Dad’s Agreement, featuring Rye Whiskey, Gran Classico Amaro, Cynar, Cardamom Bitters, and Dad Bod, which combines a Miller Lite can and a shot of whiskey. You can also use this opportunity to explore their new regular and <a href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/the-best-summer-happy-hours-in-chicago/">summer Happy Hour</a> menus!</p> <figure id="attachment_414873" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-414873" style="width: 1920px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-414873" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1233" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-300x193.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-2000x1284.jpg 2000w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-370x238.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-842x541.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Gaijin_Cubbie_Kakigori-5-406x261.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-414873" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Kira Anderson</figcaption></figure> <h2>For The Sporty Sweet Tooth: <a href="https://gaijinchicago.com/">Gaijin</a></h2> <p><strong>950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607</strong></p> <p>If your dad is a baseball fan <span style="color: #1d1d1d;"><i>with</i></span> a sweet tooth, Gaijin has the perfect Father’s Day special this year. Dads who dine in their Cubs or Sox gear on Saturday, June 17, or Sunday, June 18, will receive a complimentary Cubby-Kuma or Southpaw Kakigori dessert:</p> <ul> <li>Cubby-Kuma: cracker jack ice cream, birthday cake syrup, red velvet cookies, chocolate coffee beans ($17)</li> <li>Southpaw: mint chip ice cream, frosted mint syrup, “oreo” sandwich cookie crumble, chocolate coffee beans + cocoa Sox cookie cap ($17)</li> </ul> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs4Uj0MvGag/</p> <h2>For Dad on Diet: <a href="https://www.emachicago.com/">Ema</a></h2> <p><strong>74 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654</strong></p> <p>Is your dad watching his weight? Perhaps he prefers a healthier, lighter diet. Either way, visit Ema for Father’s Day specials during dinner hours for a feast your Dad can indulge in guilt-free. Enjoy the Lamb Shank with Moroccan mint, herbed farro, and all of Dad’s mezze favorites, including Hummus, Crispy Potatoes, Grilled Chicken Kebab, and more.</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/CsegaYPvopH/</p> <ul> <li> <h2>For The Pasta Lovers: <a href="https://www.antico-posto.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.antico-posto.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1685656111787000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0vRQZVxuUn4HIoQjSZCBjz">Antico Posto</a></h2> </li> <li><strong>118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523</strong></li> </ul> <p>Order a selection of Father’s Day specials to share with Dad, including Lobster Caprese with house-made mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and aged balsamic from Modena, Truffle Crusted Beef Risotto with creamy arborio rice and local sweet pea, and Zuppa Inglese with vanilla sponge cake layered with ricotta cream and amaretto soaked cherries. The specials are available for dine-in, carryout and delivery in addition to the regular menu.</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3pO8mMYFl/</p> <h2>For The Seafood Maniacs: <a href="https://www.saltwaterrosemont.com/">Saltwater Coastal Grill</a></h2> <p><strong>5509 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018</strong></p> <p>Dad love seafood? Check out the <a href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/best-new-restaurants-chicago/">newest restaurant</a> in Rosemont: Saltwater Coastal Grill! Their menu features everything seafood from sushi, sashimi, and cooked dishes to raw towers. On Sunday, June 18, all Dads who order the Seafood Tower (oysters, shrimp cocktail, and crab claws) at Saltwater Coastal Grill in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park receive a complimentary beverage (beer, wine, or cocktail).</p> <figure id="attachment_414903" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-414903" style="width: 1920px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-414903" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-scaled.jpg" alt="truth be told father's day special meal" width="1920" height="1281" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-scaled.jpg 1920w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-842x562.jpg 842w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TruthBeTold2023-03.21-10-406x271.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-414903" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Truth Be Told</figcaption></figure> <h2>For the British Scholar: <a href="https://www.truthbetoldtavern.com/">Truth Be Told</a></h2> <p><strong>1227 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637</strong></p> <p>Father’s Day specials really should be all about the meat, right? Truth Be Told will serve their Sunday Roast for Father’s Day this year. The roast is made with prime rib, Yorkshire pudding or popover, roasted root vegetables, oven-roasted potatoes, gravy, watercress salad, and horseradish cream. The dinner feeds two people and costs $65.</p> <figure id="attachment_414906" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-414906" style="width: 800px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-414906" src="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" srcset="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x.jpg 800w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x-300x200.jpg 300w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x-391x260.jpg 391w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x-370x247.jpg 370w, https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5_800x-406x270.jpg 406w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-414906" class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Heritage Restaurant &amp; Caviar Bar</figcaption></figure> <h2>For the Lamb Lovers: <a href="https://www.heritage-chicago.com/the-study">Heritage Restaurant &amp; Caviar Bar</a></h2> <p>This Father’s Day, “AP Whole Lamb” will take over Heritage’s lovely patio to bring the ultimate celebration for any lamb-loving dad on Sunday, June 17. The four-course menu features lamb parts, including backstrap/loin, lamb belly, foreleg, and a hind leg roast. Finish with fruity icecream, floats, and other dessert for a perfect conclusion!</p> <p>The AP Whole Lamb take-over is the conclusion of the Study of the Low Country to the Bahamas and the Start of the Study of Summer:The American Northern Boundary Waters; from Minnesota to Maine. There are only 30 seats available, so you better grab your ticket fast! Reservations can be made <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/thestudy">here</a>.</p> <h2>For the Ultimate Fine Dining Experience: <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/kendallcollegediningroom?tock_source=tock&amp;tock_medium=search_nav">Duck Sel Kendall College Pop Up</a></h2> <p><strong>18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603</strong></p> <p>On Saturday, June 10 at 7 p.m., Young returns to his alma mater to host a special pop-up event at Kendall College Dining Room (18 S. Michigan Ave.) during which he’ll present an action-packed, five course tasting menu of his signature contemporary American cuisine.</p> <p>Young, who was recognized as one of the youngest chefs to be awarded a MICHELIN star in the U.S., will lead guests on an exciting culinary journey featuring dishes like Everything Spice Gougére with foie gras, pistachio and rhubarb; Alaskan Halibut with carrot, green almond and kish mish; Wagyu Short Rib &amp; Ora King Salmon with potato, pineapple and dill and more. All profits for this pop-up will benefit Kendall College’s scholarship program.</p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/p/Cryh8-bPagG/</p> <h2>The Ultimate Brunch: <a href="https://mrichardspr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/22pmcZnQ1I7HKbEQKM4LP2eI5i_VC09XyPm34uPhu2GW7u89ziAFQk_pM1ADPitcf9ZrTTIBvwKdnYAnxMqqdp7zqWFPQbNR_Oivw-Yzgptm_XPMUA5YJIe3vf4PSkrP28TyzVUS6QxWwQzVbrb08L4ceI7sEFmzKJssOAbsC-nXttPmNbroZWHg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mrichardspr-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/22pmcZnQ1I7HKbEQKM4LP2eI5i_VC09XyPm34uPhu2GW7u89ziAFQk_pM1ADPitcf9ZrTTIBvwKdnYAnxMqqdp7zqWFPQbNR_Oivw-Yzgptm_XPMUA5YJIe3vf4PSkrP28TyzVUS6QxWwQzVbrb08L4ceI7sEFmzKJssOAbsC-nXttPmNbroZWHg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1685675861861000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2lN7kkfkiLd9inK1qKOuSx">Prime &amp; Provisions</a></h2> <p><strong>222 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60601</strong></p> <p>Prime &amp; Provisions will celebrate Father’s Day with their Grand Brunch this year. Breakfast offerings include Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon French Toast, Homemade Granola &amp; Yogurt, and more. Made To Order menu items include Belgium Waffles with a selection of sauces, syrups, toppings, and Omelets.</p> <p>The Grand Buffet also includes a Carving Station, Raw Bar, Salad Bar, Escorts, and a selection of Desserts. Prime &amp; Provisions will also offer a steak enhancement option. The Grand Buffet will be available on Sunday, June 18th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and costs $95 for adults and $35 for children ages 7-12 (complimentary for children six and under).</p> <p><em>Featured Image: Saltwater Coastal Grill</em></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago/13-fathers-day-specials-at-top-chicago-restaurants/">13+ Father’s Day Specials at Top Chicago Restaurants</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://urbanmatter.com/chicago">UrbanMatter</a>.</p></div>