Clos Lunelles Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2022

97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2022 Clos Lunelles comes from vines just outside the appellation, just across from Faugères, and is based on 80% Merlot and 10% each Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Black raspberries, crushed stone, flowers, and chocolaty nuances all shine in this brilliant Castillon, another riveting wine from this team that brings full-bodied power and richness while staying elegant and seamless. You can put this up with the best in Saint-Emilion and it will do just fine. Drink: 2025-2045. (2/27/25)"

95 points James Suckling: "A fresh and vivid red with lots of black fruits and blueberries as well as violets and other flowers. It's full-bodied with very silky and fine tannins. Flavorful finish. Lots going on. Made from only nine hectares. Impressive for the appellation. 80% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Drink after 2027. (1/8/25)"

93-95 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2022 Clos Lunelles is a blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon with 3.57 pH. Deep garnet-purple in color, it pops from the glass with vibrant wild blueberries, kirsch, and red currant jelly scents, followed by hints of rose oil, crushed rocks, and graphite. The full-bodied palate delivers electrically charged red and black fruits, supported by a racy backbone and super-fine-grained tannins, finishing long and chalky. Yields were 35 hl/ha. (5/14/23)"

93-95 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Dark chocolate, black cherries, blackberries, smoke, wet earth and forest leaf aromas show in the nose. The wine is rich, dense, opulent and mineral-driven, so you find a strong, oceanic-influence that comes along with the plums, black cherries and cocoa. The low pH provides ample lift and energy in the tense finish that is perfect for its wealth of fruit. The wine was made from blending 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc, 14.63% ABV, 3.57 pH. Drink from 2025-2040. (May 2023)"

94 points Peter Moser (Falstaff): "Deep ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, discreet brightening on the rim. Nuance of fine oak, a touch of liquorice and blackberries, fresh figs, inviting bouquet. Juicy, round and ripe, dark cherries, supporting, vivid, well-integrated tannins, mineral limestone, good freshness, a finely textured food wine. (Jan 2025)"