le Marquis de Calon Segur Saint-Estephe 2018

95 Points Wine Spectator Ripe fresh and well-defined from start to finish this lets cassis and dark plum notes race through carried by a graphite edge and backed with dark tobacco warm earth and chestnut accents on the finish. Has serious grip and drive. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

95 Points 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!e.

92-94 Points 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!

91-93 Points Vinous The 2018 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is a drop-dead gorgeous second wine from Calon Ségur. Bright lifted and punchy the 2018 has so much to offer. Expressive floral savory and spiced notes from the Cabernet add shades of nuance to a core of dark red and purplish berry fruit. Beautifully textured and inviting the Marquis is positively stunning in 2018. The blend is 53% Merlot and 47% Cabernet Sauvignon mostly young vines planted between 2008 and 2012. It is a gorgeous second wine from Calon Ségur. Tasted four times.

93 Points 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.

93 Points 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.