2022 Marquis de Calon (St-Estephe)

One of several over-performing second wines in this vintage is the 2022 Le Marquis de Calon-Segur, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and seamless Saint-Estephe redolent of minty berries, licorice and rose petals. Lively and penetrating, it punches above its weight. 91-93 points

The 2022 Le Marquis de Calon Segur is a serious and potent second wine. Super-ripe red cherry, spice, leather, tobacco and cedar all race across the palate. All the natural richness of the year comes through in this decidedly potent, intense Saint-Estephe. Today, the elevated alcohol is a bit distracting. 89-91 points

Violet reflections, dense fully ripe berries, tannins just the right side of constricting, with black berry, spiced plums, fresh almonds and smoked earth. 26hl/h yields. No pumping over here, and since 2021 they have been making greater use of fractions of press wine during blending. Hail impact brought yields down. 30% new oak. 90 points

The 2022 Le Marquis de Calon-Segur, which contains 15% alcohol, represents 43% of this year`s volume. There`s copious red fruit on the nose, and redcurrant, wild strawberry and orange pith notes filter through with time. Shows impressive delineation considering the level of alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and a firm structure. A fine graphite element threads from start to finish with a detailed, very Saint-Estephe ending. 89-91 points