Château La Roque de By 2022 Médoc Cru Bourgeois

Decanter
93/100 punten
Supple and lively, a generous and easy expression with bright fruit flavours of strawberry and perfumed blackcurrants with milk chocolate, coffee, salty tannins and a crushed stone and chalky grip on the finish. Well delivered, sleek and purposeful with lift and life. This will have fans. Oenoconseil consultants. 

Falstaff
93/100
Deep dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Chocolatey, underlying nuances of ripe plums, cherries and candied orange zest. Juicy, elegant, fine fruit expression, fresh acidity, some nougat, lingers long. Already accessible, a versatile food wine.

Neal Martin (Vinous)
(90-92)/100 punten
The 2022 La Roque de By is quite understated on the nose with blackberry and briary unfurling. A subtle tertiary note emerges with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, and fine delineation. Rather poised toward the finish with a pleasant saline aftertaste. This is very promising an classy. 

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
(88-90)/100 punten
A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 La Roque de By displays an elegant, charming bouquet composed of aromas of wild blueberries, rose, cassis and spices. It’s medium to full-bodied, enveloping and layered, with slightly oaky tannins and a long, penetrating finish.

James Suckling 
(90-91)/100 punten
Aromas or blackcurrants, dark cherries, walnuts, ground spices and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied, firm and steady with polished tannins that are lightly chewy. Linear finish. 50% cabernet sauvignon and 50% merlot.