Marquis de Calon Ségur, St Estèphe, 2019

The 2019 Le Marquis de Calon Segur is composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little coaxing to unlock notes of red and black currants, fresh blackberries, and tree bark, followed by hints of pencil shavings and lavender. The full-bodied palate has a solid frame of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to support the bright, breezy fruit, finishing on a mineral note.

DRINKING WINDOW 2024 - 2040

date of review 05/2023

The 2019 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur does not quite possess the complexity of the 2019 Capbern on the nose, more red fruit here, earthier in style. The palate is medium-bodied with graphite infused black fruit, moderate depth, a touch of abrasiveness towards the finish that should be abraded with time. There is something uncompromising here...but I like that. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.

DRINKING WINDOW 2026 - 2046

date of review 02/2023

A solid second wine, with depth through the mid palate, bright and perky damson fruits with a sense of power and momentum. A return to a more classic and juicy expression of this wine than in 2018, although a little dry on the finish.

DRINKING WINDOW 2025 - 2040

date of review 01/2022