The 2022 Calon Segur from Bordeaux's St Estephe region has garnered high praise from multiple wine critics, emphasizing its robust and intricate profile. This Bordeaux blend comprises 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, with an alcohol content of 14.5%.
Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it a score of 96, noting its "inky dark" color and a nose rich with "blackberries, crème de cassis, smoke, lead pencil, and flowers." He describes the palate as "fresh, energetic," highlighting black currants and chocolate mint in the finish. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by William Kelley, gave it a near-perfect 98, appreciating its "terrific depth" and "supple tannins," with a "long, saline finish."
James Suckling's review, scoring it 97, emphasized its "stunning depth and minerality," calling it "powerful but also really fine, complex and classy." Jeb Dunnuck also rated it 98, praising its "fabulous nose of darker currants, smoked tobacco, chocolaty oak," and describing it as "remarkably pure" with "flawless overall balance."
Jane Anson scored it 94, acknowledging its "full on concentrated fruit" and "strong tannins," while Decanter rated it 96, highlighting its "rich and vibrant" character with "cool minty and stone edged tannins." The Wine Independent echoed a score of 97, appreciating its "super concentrated and hedonic" nature.
Wine Spectator's J.M. matched Jeff Leve's score of 96, noting a "steady stream of cassis, dark plum and black cherry preserves" with a "sleek, polished edge." Vinous' Neal Martin awarded it 95, describing it as "sophisticated" with "finely chiseled tannins" and a "very fresh finish."
Overall, the 2022 Calon Segur is celebrated for its complexity, depth, and balance, promising years of enjoyment for those patient enough to let it mature.