Le Marquis de Calon Ségur 2024

Luminous ruby; on the nose, ripe blackcurrant fruit, charred wood, plums, fennel; silky on the palate, refined, balanced, not overly concentrated, showing finesse and precision; pleasantly long finish, ending peppery-spicy and very fresh.

63% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon. 45 hl/ha. Cask sample. Attractive red-fruit nose with a hint of vanilla oak. Supple and gourmand with freshness and delicate tannins. A serious wine with a light-hearted edge. (JL)

A gentle, penetrating nose of crunchy black fruit, like a soloist’s voice rising across the countryside. Then, in the background, delicate notes of flower petals in the rain emerge. On the palate, sublime finesse and precision. The freshness and tension on the palate convey a sense of energy, while the tannins softly caress the palate. The intense fruit carries through to a juicy, persistent finish.

Clearly skilful construction of the wines here, with precision and balance. Austerity on the finish, as is classic in Cabernet-dominant wines in 2024, with emphasis on cassis bud and slate, very pretty. 3.55 pH. 45hl/ha yield, 20% new oak. Harvest 23 September to 9 October. Vincent Millet director.

Deep red color with black highlights. The nose is discreet at first, becoming more suave as the glass is swirled. The palate is full and irresistibly seductive, with nuances of ripe fruit and a fine, silky richness. Blend: 63% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon. Alcohol: 13.2% - pH: 3.55. Yield: 45 hl/ha.

Espresso, flowers, plums, and black raspberries form the core of this medium-bodied, open, fruity, cherry-tinted wine that is going to be good to go shortly after release. The wine is a blend of 63% Merlot, with 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.2% ABV, 3.55 pH. Drink from 2027-2040. 90-92 Pts