Château Calon-Ségur, Saint-Estéphe, Bordeaux, FR, 2022

Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France (Troisième Grand Cru Classé)

The 2022 Château Calon-Ségur is considered one of the estate's greatest modern vintages and one of the standout wines of Bordeaux's exceptional 2022 harvest. Known for the iconic heart on its label, Calon-Ségur combines Saint-Estèphe power with remarkable elegance and aging potential.

Professional Ratings

Tasting Profile

Aromatics

• Cassis and blackberry
• Smoked tobacco
• Violet and floral incense
• Graphite
• Licorice
• Toasted spice

Palate

• Full-bodied and concentrated
• Ultra-fine tannins
• Layers of black fruit and mineral complexity
• Powerful yet seamless
• Exceptional purity and balance

Finish

• Long and saline
• Lingering cassis, graphite, and spice
• Built for decades of cellaring

Critics praised its combination of depth, structure, and finesse, with Jeb Dunnuck describing it as "legit sensational juice" and a wine flirting with perfection.

Sommelier Presentation Note

2022 Château Calon-Ségur, Saint-Estèphe
One of the stars of Bordeaux's legendary 2022 vintage, this profound Saint-Estèphe offers aromas of cassis, blackberry, tobacco, violets, and graphite. Powerful yet impeccably refined, it delivers remarkable concentration, silky tannins, and extraordinary length, showcasing the elegance and longevity that define great Calon-Ségur.

(Robert Parker's Wine Advocate)

Praised the wine's terrific depth, supple tannins, and long saline finish. 

Wine Enthusiast

Noted the wine's firm structure, concentrated dark tannins, and impressive density, recommending it as a Cellar Selection.