Chateau Teyssier Grand Cru Classe 2022
The Wine
80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc
Aromas of brambly fruit and spicy oak greet the nose. The palate bursts with vibrant loganberry and cassis, framed by well-balanced tannins that guide the fruit to a refreshing finish.
90 Pts Chris Kissack, The Wine Independent 'A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, with 30% in new oak for the élevage, the rest in mostly second-fill barrels. Lovely aromatics here, degraded black fruits in a dressing of tobacco and leather from the oak. A rather polished palate, with degraded fruit mirroring the nose, leathery tobacco oak, and a rich grip of dense, powdery tannins which should keep this moving forward for years. Bearing in mind the volume of production and the price point this is surely a success...'
The Details
Variety - Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Saint Emilion
Extra - Cork
Year - 2022
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Chateau Teyssier, the heart of Jonathan Maltus’ Bordeaux operations, is situated in Vignonet, one of the five St Emilion communes, on the sandy plains below the prestigious limestone côtes and plateau where the town resides. The estate has a rich history of wine production dating back to 1714 when it was a simple farm.
Its transformation began in 1869 when historian Jules Roy (1844–1914) bought the property, building the charming château that still stands today and revitalizing the vineyards. While Château Teyssier remained a respected wine estate throughout the 20th century, its most significant developments came after Jonathan and Lyn Maltus took over in 1994.
Initially, it was just Jonathan, Lyn, and one employee managing everything from pruning vines to crafting and selling wine. Today, the vineyard spans about 50 hectares, and over the years, the couple has introduced modernizations, renovations, and expansions. The château was restored with a French-style interior, though by 2012, it had undergone extensive modernization, turning Teyssier into an enviable 21st-century home—one I admire while my wife envies.
