By Chateau Segur de Cabanac
2022 Single Estate Saint-Estephe

Producer Notes
Chateau Segur de Cabanac is a historic estate of Saint-Estephe, rooted in the legacy of the Segur family, whose influence in the Medoc dates back to the 16th century and is associated with some of the region's most iconic properties. Today, the estate belongs to the Delon family, Medoc winegrowers for seven generations, and also the owners of Chateau Moulin de la Rose in Saint-Julien. Rebuilt and revitalized in 1985 by Guy Delon, the property is now managed by Jean-Francois Delon, with a philosophy centered on precision, discipline, and terroir expression.

Vineyard Notes
The vineyard, covering approximately 7 hectares, lies on one of the finest gravel ridges of Saint-Estephe, composed of deep Garonne gravels over cool clay subsoils. This exceptional terroir gives the wine its signature structure, mineral tension, and aging potential. It is managed with meticulous attention, including controlled yields (approximately 40 to 45 hl/ha), double Guyot pruning, and targeted canopy management.

Winemaking and Aging
Harvesting is carried out manually with strict parcel selection. Vinification is traditional, with long macerations (approximately 3 weeks) and gentle extraction to preserve tannin quality. The wine is aged for approximately 20 months in French oak barrels (30 to 35% new), allowing for integration, depth, and aromatic precision. Winemaking is supported by consultant Eric Boissenot, reinforcing the estate's technical rigor.

Tasting Notes
The nose reveals cassis, blackberry, graphite, and violet, with subtle earthy and mineral nuances. On the palate, the wine is dense and structured, with firm yet refined tannins and a precise, linear profile. The finish is long, fresh, and driven by mineral tension, with a classic Saint-Estephe backbone. A structured and precise Saint-Estephe, Chateau Segur de Cabanac 2022 reflects both historical pedigree and modern vineyard discipline - delivering a wine of depth, tension, and classic Medoc character.

Food Pairing
Grilled meats, lamb, game, roasted poultry, and classic Medoc cuisine.
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Wine: Chateau Segur de Cabanac Saint-Estephe 2022
Score/Rating: 94
Suggested Drinking Window: 2027-2040
Review Date: 12/2025
Reviewed By: J. D'Angelo
Tasting Notes: The 2022 Chateau Segur De Cabanac Saint-Estephe offers a captivating nose of black cherry, ripe currant, and subtle plum, layered with delicate spring florals, tobacco, wet stone, and a touch of savory herbs. On the palate, it shows medium-plus weight with firm, well-integrated tannins that lend structure and definition. The wine unfolds with impressive depth and concentration, leading to a long, polished finish that lingers gracefully. With its balance of power and elegance, this Saint-Estephe promises to drink beautifully early on, while continuing to develop greater complexity and nuance in the years ahead.

Wine: Chateau Segur de Cabanac 2022 Bordeaux-Style Red Blend (Saint-Estephe)
Score/Rating: 92
Suggested Drinking Window: Drink from 2028.
Review Date: 04/01/2026
Reviewed By: Roger Voss
Tasting Notes: A big, ripe wine, full of tannins and with layers of spicy black currant flavors. The wine is full, firm with a dark chocolate aroma and acidity giving a fresher edge to this otherwise dense wine. Drink from 2028.

Wine: Chateau Segur de Cabanac St.-Estephe 2022
Score/Rating: 92
Suggested Drinking Window: Try from 2027
Review Date: 02/12/2025
Reviewed By: Zekun Shuai
Tasting Notes: Minerals and pepper to the red berries, currants and paprika. This shows St.-Estephe structure and power with tight, stony tannins and a long, expressive finish. Needs at least two more years in bottle. Try from 2027.

Wine: 2022 Segur de Cabanac
Score/Rating: 91-93+
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026-2042
Review Date: 05/21/2023
Reviewed By: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Tasting Notes: Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Segur de Cabanac bounds out with expressive notes of black cherries, wild blueberries, and redcurrants, followed by wafts of violets and cedar. The full-bodied palate is jam packed with black fruit preserves, framed by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and perfumed. This is nice!

Wine: Chateau Segur de Cabanac, St-Estephe, Bordeaux, France, 2022
Score/Rating: 90
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026 - 2038
Review Date: 05/14/2023
Reviewed By: Georgina Hindle
Tasting Notes: Taut and streamlined, this has a gentle power with concentrated black fruits and lovely grippy, softly grainy tannins that provide the width and direction. Well built, nothing too much, with acidity and freshness throughout. Not the most dense or layered, but beautiful precision on show and lots to like too. Easy enjoyment still with terroir signature in the minerality on the finish. Eric Boissenot consultant.

Wine: 2022 Segur de Cabanac
Score/Rating: 87-89
Suggested Drinking Window: 2025 - 2036
Review Date: 04/2023
Reviewed By: Neal Martin
Tasting Notes: The 2022 Segur de Cabanac offers ripe black fruit mixed with baking powder on the nose - moderate definition. The palate has a soft opening, fleshy and sweet, though I am missing a bit of bite and tension toward the finish. Not bad, but perhaps it needed lighter maceration?