The Lalande de Pomerol Brutes 2022 is a wine of irresistible Right Bank charm, plush Merlot-driven generosity, and the kind of deeply satisfying, velvety-textured Bordeaux character that the Lalande de Pomerol appellation — Pomerol's neighboring and often overlooked satellite, sharing much of the same clay-rich, iron-infused soil structure and cool, maritime-influenced growing conditions that make the Pomerol appellation one of the world's most celebrated and collectible red wine regions — produces with distinctive personality and exceptional value relative to its more famous neighbor. Crafted from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on the distinctive blue and iron-rich clay soils of Lalande de Pomerol, the 2022 vintage delivered conditions for an outstanding expression of the appellation's plush, giving, and genuinely satisfying style of Bordeaux: a warm and generous growing season with excellent natural balance gave this wine aromas of ripe dark plum, blackberry, dried rose petal, mocha, fresh truffle, iron mineral, and a warm spice note of real Right Bank distinction, leading to a full-bodied, velvety, and seamlessly integrated palate of excellent concentration, plush tannins, and a long, deeply satisfying finish of authentic Lalande de Pomerol character.