Château Calon Ségur 2024

Herb-spiced with a distinct smoky note, cool fireplace, cassis, blackberries, a hint of vanilla, cola herb; on the palate fresh, juicy, delicate fruit, pronounced tannins, plenty of energy and tension; a finish of very good length, spicy and red-fruited. A pleasantly elegant Calon Ségur that showcases its terroir beautifully.

Super ripe, concentrated aromas on the nose. Plums, cassis, cherries with vanilla and some cinnamon as well as floral scents. Sleek and straight, the signature chalkiness straight away with bright, almost high-toned cranberry fruit. It’s not so wide or broad but really well defined and tapers with liquorice and cola accents on the finish. Feels well made, great tannin finesse, some chewy fruit and a feeling of coolness. 3.60 pH. A yield of 45 hl/ha. 100% new oak.

Quite floral in its nature, the wine quickly reveals its core of cherries and currants in the aromatic profile. Juicy, fresh, and energetic, the wine is medium-bodied, with a bright center of sweet, vibrant, red fruits and black currants on the mid-palate, leading to a mint-accented, soft, lifted finish. The wine blends 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. 13.1% ABV, 3.6 pH. Yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare. The harvest took place September 23 - October 9. You only need to give it 2 years or so of patience, and it will be a beauty to drink for at least 2 decades with ease. Drink from 2029-2055. 93-95 Pts