Chateau Calon Segur - Marquis de Calon 2018

JEB DUNNUCK: "The second wine from Calon Ségur, the 2018 Le Marquis De Calon Segur shows the ripe, sexy side to the vintage and has terrific blackcurrant and red plum-like fruits as well as lots of tobacco and cedary spice aromas and flavors. Close to an even split of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this full-bodied, gorgeously texture, balanced Saint-Estate should be snatched up by readers. It's in the running for the top second wine of the vintage!"

WEINWISSER: "53 % Merlot, 47 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 14,9 % vol., 41 hl/ha. Sattes Purpur. Dichtes Brombeerbouquet, dahinter Schattenmorellensaft und Heidelbeergelee. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit süssem Extrakt, viel Souplesse zeigend und mit gutem Fruchtdruck und stützender Rasse ausgestattet, alles am richtigen Platz. Im aromatischen Finale ein voller Korb mit blauen Beeren, Graphit und Holunderessenz, sehr gut gemacht!"

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2018 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur is a blend of 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.9% alcohol). It is anticipated to age for 17 months in barriques, 30% new. Deep purple-black in color, it gives up opulent scents of Indian spices, menthol and plum preserves with a core of crème de cassis, baked cherries and raspberry pie plus a hint of sandalwood. Big, rich, full-bodied and voluptuously fruited in the mouth, it has bags of black fruit preserves and exotic spices with a firm, plush frame, finishing long with a minty lift. Definitely one for the hedonists!"

JAMES SUCKLING: "Plenty of blackcurrant and blackberry aromas with hints of black truffle and mushroom. It’s medium-bodied with an attractive core of cool fruit and a flavorful finish. Wet-earth undertone. Second wine of Calon Segur. Drink after 2025."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Much better in bottle than in barrel, it is hard to believe this is a second wine. The spice, smoke, tobacco leaf and red fruit nose pops with ease. But it is the palate that steals the show with all its supple, lush, fresh, juicy, vibrant, pure red fruits. The wine blends 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Sauvignon is Classified Growth in quality."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "The second wine of Chäteau Calon Ségur, this is luscious and massively dense, with black-plum fruits backed by velvet tannins and acidity. It shows power along with good potential for aging. Drink from 2026."

DECANTER: "Cinnamon, cloves and touches of reduction. The plump and powerful fruits of St-Estèphe are clear, along with some pretty knitted-down tannins. Drinking Window 2025 - 2038"