The 2022 Belair-Monange St. Emilion Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the renowned Bordeaux region in France, specifically the Saint Emilion sub-region. This vintage is a product of the Belair-Monange estate, now managed by the Moueix family. It is primarily composed of 98-99% Merlot, with a small fraction of Cabernet Franc, varying slightly across different reviews.

This wine has garnered exceptional reviews from various critics. Jane Anson awarded it a perfect score of 100, highlighting its “layers of pleasure” and “exceptional quality,” marking it as a signal that the estate has truly come into its own. Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss also scored it 100, describing it as “rich and full of balanced structure and dense fruits," noting its potential for long-term aging.

James Suckling gave it a 99, emphasizing its opulence balanced by crushed-stone and fine-tannin character. He described it as "tight and polished" with a linear and structured profile, attributing its freshness to great limestone soils. Jeff Leve, also scoring it 99, praised its lush, silky, mouth-coating layers of fruit and harmonious balance.

Jeb Dunnuck noted its “truly sensational perfume” and “deep, layered texture," considering it superior to previous vintages of the estate. Vinous, through Antonio Galloni, awarded it a 98, lauding its seamless integration and superb finish. Decanter echoed this sentiment with a 98, calling it a "gentle giant" with "wonderfully finessed tannins."

The Wine Independent, with a score of 99, described it as “truly impactful” and “pure decadence,” with a deep garnet-purple color and complex aromas requiring considerable swirling to unlock.

Overall, the 2022 Belair-Monange St. Emilion is celebrated for its elegance, power, and long aging potential, making it a standout in the Bordeaux vintage.