Haut Brisson - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022

Alexandre Ma

92

par Alexandre Ma le 10/03/2025

Before the harvest, I visited the vineyards of Château Haut-Brisson and was worried that the well-draining soil would not help it survive the dry summer of 2022. However, when tasting the wine En Primeur, I was relieved when feeling the familiar sense of smoothness. A rich aroma of blackberries emerged after swirling the glass. Thanks to the low-temperature maceration and gentle extraction, the texture of the tannins was very soft, making it a rich Saint-Émilion wine that is perfect for early consumption.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

par Jane Anson le 07/03/2025

Waves of crushed red roses on the aromatics, this is very pretty, plenty of chalky tannins also, balanced with rich deep brambled fig and blackberry fruits. Good stuff. 18ha estate, aged in 35% new oak with the rest in neutral oak, low SO2 addition, harvest September 9 to 24. No irrigation across any of the Vignoble K estates, 3.6ph. Single point upscore.

Wine Advocate

92

par Yohan Castaing le 06/03/2025

As readers may remember, the 2022 Haut-Brisson is a blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Evoking aromas of cassis, mulberries and flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, round and enveloping with a juicy core of fruit, powdery tannins and a long, saline, chalky finish enhanced by a delicate reduction at this stage. This is one of the most gourmand offerings in the Vignobles K universe.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

par Jeff Leve le 04/03/2025

Haut-Brisson, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/02/2025

The 2022 Château Haut-Brisson is impressive, with the vintage’s sun-kissed style, while staying more medium to full-bodied, pure, and elegant. Ripe black cherries, currants, crushed stone, and pressed flower notes all shine here, and I love its overall balance and finesse. Given its seamless style, it drinks well today, yet it has ripe, polished tannins and should evolve gracefully over the coming two decades.

Yvesbeck.wine

93

par Yves Beck le 25/02/2025

Haut-Brisson se définit par sa fraîcheur, par sa définition, par cette aptitude à révéler moult facettes sans basculer dans l'exubérance. Le côté friand de l'attaque précède la vigueur et le caractère serré des tannins, sans que ces derniers oppressent l'ensemble. Leur austérité est même salutaire, mais il faudra un peu attendre quand-même. La fraîcheur étant le dernier élément véhiculé par ce vin, tous les voyants sont au vert. 2027-2039 93/100

Vinous

90

par Neal Martin le 12/02/2025

The 2022 Haut Brisson has an attractive, open-knit nose with vibrant red berry fruit, sous-bois and cedar scents. The palate is medium-bodied and more classical in style than its peers, with grainy tannins and a grippy, off-dry finish. Give this a couple of years in bottle.

Jamessuckling.com

94

par James Suckling le 03/02/2025

A successful Haut-Brisson this year with a touch of graphite and minerals to the black cherries and peppery spices. Really juicy and fine-grained on the palate with firmness and spot-on balance. Very good length. Drink from 2027.

Vinous

92

par Antonio Galloni le 28/01/2025

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.

Decanter.com

91

par Georgina Hindle le 25/05/2023

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.

Alexandre Ma

91-93

par Alexandre Ma le 17/05/2023

Before the harvest, I visited the vineyards of Château Haut-Brisson and was worried that the well-draining soil would not help it survive the dry summer of 2022. However, when tasting the wine En Primeur, I was relieved when feeling the familiar sense of smoothness. A rich aroma of blackberries emerged after swirling the glass. Thanks to the low-temperature maceration and gentle extraction, the texture of the tannins was very soft, making it a rich Saint-Émilion wine that is perfect for early consumption.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

90

par Jane Anson le 16/05/2023

The deep purple colour that is a clear vintage signature. Edges of fig and fleshy damson, bitter chocolate, intense character for this estate. ph3.6. 42hl/h crop, from vineyards in Vignonet/St Sulphice on sandy-gravel soils, began picking September 9 to 24, no irrigation across any of the Vignoble K estates, 3.6ph.

matthewjukes.com

17,5

par Matthew Jukes le 15/05/2023

Yvesbeck.wine

91-93

par Yves Beck le 10/05/2023

La fraîcheur du calcaire, complétée par des nuances de baies noires, est bien perceptible dans le bouquet de Haut-Brisson. Le vin a du corps, du gras et présente des tannins compacts, aux grains fins qui atteignent leur amplitude en fin de bouche. Un vin frais, qui a du tempérament et une finale légèrement saline.

Bettane & Desseauve

90

par Bettane & Desseauve le 10/05/2023

Il y a du vin et une belle matière dans ce qui constitue un excellent rapport qualité-prix dans l’appellation.

Jeb DUNNUCK

92-94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 10/05/2023

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.

Vinous

90-92

par Antonio Galloni le 09/05/2023

The 2022 Haut-Brisson is a sensual, mysterious wine. Soft contours wrap around a core of black cherry, mocha, lavender, licorice and cedar. This open-knit, vibrant Saint-Émilion is surprisingly restrained for the year. Tasted two times. Drinking window : 2025-2037

The Wine Cellar Insider

91-93

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2023

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.

Wine Advocate

90-92

par Yohan Castaing le 28/04/2023

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.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

par James Suckling le 19/04/2023

Very bright and clear with dark chocolate and citrus. Medium body. Lightly chewy, fine tannins. Well-structured. Vivid.