Château Calon Ségur 2023

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot The bouquet reveals its age with notes of fresh wood. The terroir and the Cabernet Sauvignon quickly take over, giving it both authenticity and diversity. It reveals nuances of pink pepper, dark chocolate, eucalyptus, elderberry and peppermint, complemented by classic notes of graphite and cedar. On the palate, the wine is characterised by its density, power and serenity. It perfectly embodies the notion of quiet strength thanks to round, fine-grained tannins and an incisive, invigorating acidity. This is a Calon that does not yet want to seduce, but first wants to convince and position itself through its brilliance, its scope, its persistence and its meticulous precision. Everything in its own time. Finally, in the background, the more delicate and exciting side is slowly taking shape. This bodes well for the great Calon Ségur. A dark seducer, according to Vincent Millet... I totally agree with this vision 😉 2030-2058

As the alcohol becomes gentler, yet the palate remains tenderly soft, the Diao Chan-like charm of Château Calon Ségur grows increasingly dazzling. Its allure seems to emanate from every pore, compelling one to possess it utterly… Swirling the glass, countless sakura blooming in my eyes. Take a closer look, they are even covered with dew-dropped strawberries. The body is as delicate as soft tofu, fragile to the touch, yet it radiates a subtle luster without losing its juicy texture. Having tasted the 2023 vintage, I am even more convinced that mild vintage suit Château Calon Ségur better than hot ones. The 2023 vintage is indeed one to cherish.

Blackcurrant, blueberry, cedar, pine needle and black truffle here. I don't think much about the nose with barrel samples, but this is splendid. It's medium-bodied with very fresh acidity and fine, linear tannins that are long and lively. Energy here. Refined. Salty character at the last minute. I may like this better than 2022. A blend of 72% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, 12% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.

The 2023 Calon-Ségur is another en primeur success for this resurgent Saint-Estèphe third growth. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, wild berries and plums, it's medium to full-bodied, cool and layered, with a deep and integrated core, terrific concentration, lively acids and refined structuring tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. It's a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that checks in at 14% alcohol.