The Grande Dégustation Primeurs returns to Bordeaux for 2022, offering wine lovers from around the world a unique opportunity to taste the most prestigious wines from the Bordeaux region before they are bottled. This annual event is highly anticipated as it allows visitors to discover en primeur wines and buy quality bottles at a bargain price.
Bordeaux châteaux are the stars of this event, with hundreds of estates represented at the tasting. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the winemakers and taste their wines, learning about the history and culture of each estate. Some of the most famous châteaux that will be present at the 2022 Primeurs Grand Tasting include Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Haut-Brion and Château Cheval Blanc. These estates are renowned for producing some of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the Bordeaux region.
Château Margaux, for example, is famous for its Grand Vin, which is considered one of the best wines in the world. This wine is produced from vines over 50 years old and is aged in oak barrels for 18 to 24 months before bottling. Visitors to the Grande Dégustation Primeurs 2022 will have the chance to taste this exceptional wine en primeur.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is another prestigious estate that will produce its wines en primeur for the event. Their flagship wine, Grand Vin de Château Lafite Rothschild, is produced from vines over 40 years old and is aged in oak barrels for 18-20 months before bottling. This wine is considered to be one of the finest and most elegant wines in the Bordeaux region.
The 2022 Primeurs Grand Tasting will also feature wines from many other estates in the region, allowing visitors to discover the diversity and richness of Bordeaux wines. Visitors will also be able to participate in tasting workshops, conferences and culinary events to learn more about the region's wines.