Château Calon Ségur 2022

Wineadvocate

The 2022 Calon-Ségur is another superb wine from this historic Saint-Estèphe third growth that began a comprehensive renaissance the better part of a decade ago. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with hints of fresh mint, burning embers, licorice and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with terrific depth at the core, supple tannins and a long, saline finish. The blend consists of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Vincent Millet observed that "when you tasted the Merlot, you were under the impression that you were tasting Cabernet." - WK 04/2023

Vinous

The 2022 Calon-Ségur was cropped at 26hL/ha compared to 36hL/ha last year. Matured for 20 months in new oak, it has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, cedar and subtle tobacco scents. The 2022 is tight at first but opens with aeration (winemaker Vincent Millet remarked how the wine was much more expressive the week I tasted it in mid-April compared to the previous week). The palate is classically styled with impressive mid-palate depth. With strict tannins and multi-layered graphite-infused black fruit, this is reminiscent of some postwar Calon-Ségur's I have tasted. I wonder if slightly less vin de presse would have been better? Uncompromising, perhaps that might be its virtue, but it means that patience will be required. - NM 04/2023

Beck

Calon Ségur est un prétendant au trône des rois de St-Estèphe... notez que c'est un royaume particulier avec pour idée d'avoir plusieurs rois... c'est sain pour la monarchie ! Il commence par révéler son élevage, pour souligner qu'il y a de quoi assumer l'avenir. Il y a le terroir qui confère une inestimable fraîcheur et profondeur au bouquet et puis il y a ce charmant Merlot qui veut un peu amadouer l'ensemble alors que le Cabernet se charge de la fraîcheur en présentant des baies rouges et noires. En bouche, Calon Ségur se veut plus sérieux que jamais. Il a de la stature, de la puissance, de la grandeur et de l'assurance. Il franchit un cap élémentaire dans cette logique car il sait mettre en valeur tous les registres dont il dispose. D'une rare cohérence, il est abouti, sans exception, dans toutes les étapes, que ce soit le bouquet, l'attaque, le milieu de bouche et la finale, tout concorde. Quand la finesse, la puissance, la légèreté, l'insouciance et la subtilité parviennent à s'allier, la grandeur n'est plus à démontrer. - 04/2023

Suckling

A very juicy red with redcurrant and creme de cassis as well as hints of nutmeg and cloves. It's full and polished with very pretty tannins that show length and focus. Traditional and typical for Calon with the tannin structure. A little closed today. But serious structure. - 04/2023

Dunnuck

A wine that's going to flirt with perfection, the 2022 Château Calon Ségur is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, harvested between September 12 and 26, from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare. Its deep purple hue is followed by a heavenly bouquet of cassis, smoke tobacco, flowery incense, and toasted spices. This ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty has ultra-fine tannins, a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a great finish. Its tannins, as well as its overall balance and purity, are just about off the charts, and this remarkable effort shows how successful the northern part of the Médoc was in 2022. Bravo! - 05/2023