Saint Estephe, Château Calon Segur 2023 3. Cru – En Primeur – Hjemkomst primo 2026

“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.”

96-97 James Suckling