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

From the outset, Calon Ségur underscores its depth and complexity. It reveals a wealth of nuances with great precision. It impresses with its ability to combine maturity and freshness, offering notes of ripe dark berries alongside terroir-driven nuances with chalky tones and a touch of graphite, followed by a varietal hint (eucalyptus). On the palate, the wine shows a serene profile with a quiet strength rarely seen in 2024. It stands above the vintage, like the great wines to which it belongs. Its tannins master austerity brilliantly, alongside the incisive edge of the acidity. The latter brings drive, precision and freshness, welcome in this powerful context. An exceptional wine—energizing, linear and precise—able to channel its vigor with both verve and delicacy. A tremendous success.

Beautiful ruby-red expression. A slimmer, more finessed expression of Calon than in recent years, giving it less of the estate signature than some, but it shows beautiful cassis bud, rose petals, peony, iris, cocoa bean and graphite. Subtle, but with real charm. 3.60 pH. 45 hl/ha. 100% new oak. Vincent Millet, director. Harvest from 23 September to 9 October.

Inky black colour. An intense, refined, pure nose, fruity and silky, evolving in the glass towards floral, liquorice and smoky notes. A magnificent attack on the palate, full-bodied, juicy and silky, then the wine melts away, noble as it unfolds into a great, sapid length, delicately perfumed by a subtle woody base. It’s impossible to spit out! Calon Segur is sailing ever more often close to 90% Cabernet. Unthinkable just a few years ago! Blend: 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Alcohol: 13.1% - pH: 3.6. Yield: 45 hl/ha.