Gonet-Médeville
Cru Monplaisir
Bordeaux Supérieur, France
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2025-2029).
In May 2026 the 2022 Cru Monplaisir is drinking at its best, sitting squarely within its peak window that runs from 2025 through 2029. The wine has opened beautifully since release, with the concentrated dark fruit from the exceptional 2022 vintage showing vibrantly and the soft tannins fully integrated. This is a wine for current enjoyment, and there is no advantage to further cellaring beyond the window. Open, decant briefly for 15 minutes, and enjoy with a simple but well-cooked meal. The hard decline approaches in 2032, so bottles should be opened and enjoyed before that point.
The ‘22 Cru Monplaisir.
A round, concentrated 2022 Bordeaux Superieur with dark fruit, chocolate and soft tannins, drinking at its best right now through 2029.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2022 Gonet-Medeville Cru Monplaisir from Bordeaux Superieur delivers a warm, generous portrait of the Right Bank blending tradition at an accessible level. The color is deep ruby with a purple tinge that speaks to the vintage's excellent fruit concentration. The nose is round and inviting: dark fruit leads with plum, blackberry and a concentrated dark cherry character that immediately signals the warmth of the 2022 growing season. Chocolate adds a rich, bittersweet dimension to the fruit profile, and a thread of warm baking spice from the oak aging rounds the aromatic portrait. The tannins on the nose read as soft and ripe, foreshadowing the accessible, plush character of the palate. In the mouth the wine is indeed generous and supple, with the Merlot-driven texture that defines the best Right Bank Bordeaux at every price level. The mid-palate is concentrated and warm, and the finish carries the dark fruit and spice notes to a clean, moderately long close. This is a wine built for near-term enjoyment and honest drinking pleasure.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 vintage in Bordeaux Superieur and the broader Right Bank was shaped by exceptional summer heat and low rainfall, conditions that produced very concentrated, deeply colored fruit. For Merlot-dominant Bordeaux Superieur estates like Gonet-Medeville, the warm, dry summer delivered full phenolic ripeness with soft, ripe tannins, creating wines of generosity and approachability. The concentration of the vintage lifted quality across all levels of the Bordeaux hierarchy, with even entry-level Bordeaux Superieur showing fruit depth and character that earlier vintages could not match.
About Gonet-Médeville
Gonet-Medeville is a Bordeaux estate with deep family roots in the region, producing wines across multiple appellations including Bordeaux Superieur, Sauternes and the Entre-Deux-Mers. The Cru Monplaisir is the estate's Bordeaux Superieur flagship, a Merlot-led blend that expresses the accessible, fruit-forward character of the appellation while maintaining the quality standards and careful farming that define the family's approach. The estate's wines are known for honest value and consistent quality across vintages.
From the cellar: pair with
Roast chicken with mushroom and cream sauce
The wine's generous, round texture and dark fruit complement the richness of a cream-based mushroom sauce while the soft tannins avoid overwhelming the chicken.
Grilled lamb burgers with caramelized onions
The concentrated dark fruit and warm spice of the wine are a natural partner for grilled lamb, and the caramelized onions add sweetness that bridges the wine's fruit and the meat.
Aged gouda and fig jam on crusty bread
The chocolate and dark fruit notes in the wine find a natural affinity with aged Gouda's caramel character, and the fig jam adds a fruity sweetness that echoes the wine's plum notes.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 16-17C / 61-63F
- Decanting
- Decant for 15 to 20 minutes or pour directly into a large glass and allow 10 minutes to open. This is an approachable, ready-to-drink wine that does not require extended decanting.
- Cellar Storage
- 12-14C / 54-57F
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
What is Bordeaux Superieur?
Bordeaux Superieur is a step above basic Bordeaux AC in the regional hierarchy, with stricter yield limits and minimum alcohol requirements. Wines from this appellation are typically Merlot-dominant and made for near-term to medium-term drinking.
When should I drink the 2022 Cru Monplaisir?
The wine is at its best right now through 2029. There is no advantage to further cellaring, as this wine was built for accessible near-term enjoyment.
Who is Gonet-Medeville?
Gonet-Medeville is a Bordeaux family estate producing wines across multiple appellations including Bordeaux Superieur, Sauternes and Entre-Deux-Mers. The estate is known for honest quality and consistent value.
Is 2022 a good vintage for everyday Bordeaux?
Yes, the exceptional ripeness and concentration of the 2022 vintage lifted quality across all levels of Bordeaux, including entry-level and Bordeaux Superieur wines. The resulting wines show fruit depth that makes them particularly enjoyable.