Country: France

Region: Bordeaux - Saint-Estephe

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Merlot (53%); Cabernet Sauvignon (47%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 92-94 (RP); 95 (JD); 93 (JS)

" 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!"

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 03/21