Château Sansonnet - St.-Emilion 2022 (750ml)
| Producer | Château Sansonnet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St.-Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Item# | 52737 |
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Jeb Dunnuck: 94-96+ Points
Winemaker Marie Lefévère made a bevy of brilliant wines in 2022, and her 2022 Château Sansonnet is up there with the finest vintages to date. A blend of 92% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, it has a pure, well-oaked, yet balanced and textured style carrying beautiful red and black fruits as well as some floral, spicy background nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, the tannins are ripe and nicely integrated, the balance is spot-on, and it has a great finish. I was able to taste this on multiple occasions and it always impressed.
Vinous: 92-94 Points
The 2022 Sansonnet is a full-throttle, opulent Saint-Émilion. Blackberry jam, mocha, gravel, incense, licorice and bittersweet chocolate are all dialed up. Sansonnet is always a potent wine. In 2022, everything is dialed up to the maximum. This is not a shy wine. That much is obvious. Tasted three times.
Neal Martin: 91-93 Points
The 2022 Sansonnet has a plush, well-defined bouquet with some conspicuous new oak, but there is sufficient fruit behind that. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh entry, and nicely balanced. Pure and focused with a touch of sour cherry lending tension on the structured finish. Worth seeking out.
