Haut-Brisson St-Emilion 2022

93-94 points James Suckling: "Very bright and clear with dark chocolate and citrus. Medium body. Lightly chewy, fine tannins. Well-structured. Vivid. (4/7/23)"

92-94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A terrific Saint-Emilion in the making, the 2022 Château Haut-Brisson excels in the vintage. Giving up lots of smoky red and black fruits, graphite, and leather on the nose, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, nicely balanced mouthfeel, quality tannins, and outstanding length. (5/10/23)"

91-93+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2022 Haut-Brisson has a deep garnet-purple color. It is a little closed and cedary to start, soon unfurling to offer glimpses at scents of baked plums, Morello cherries, and fruitcake, leading to suggestions of dried roses and charcoal. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with expressive flavors of black fruit preserves, supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing with a spicy kick. Drink: 2026-2042. (5/27/23)"

91-93 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, forward, soft and fruity, with a chalky nuance in the plummy finish. The wine blends 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2025-2038. (May 2023)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Haut-Brisson is a sumptuous, racy wine. Super-ripe dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, spice and new leather all meld together in a racy, mid-weight Saint-Émilion that is all charm. Soft contours wrap it all together. There's a lot to like here. Drink: 2027-2042. (Jan 2025)"

90-92 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Haut-Brisson reveals aromas of dark berries, spices and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and succulent palate framed by powdery tannins and concluding with a long, saline finish. It's a successful wine from the Vignobles K portfolio. (4/28/23)"

91 points Georgina Hindle (Decanter): "Vivid purple colour, rich and vibrant in the glass. Aromas of dark black fruit and opulent perfumed scents. Juicy and supple, tannins are prominent but so is acidity giving a push pull of tension and fruit forwardness. You can taste the sun kissed fruit in the glass, very slightly jammy, but it keeps a sense of liveliness and freshness too giving a drinkable expression. Really quite a joyful and fun expression with bite and soft liquorice spicing. Tasted twice. Yield: 44hl/ha. 3.60pH. 35% new barrels. Drinking Window: 2025-2039. (Apr 2023)"