Calon Ségur always shows tremendous potential, and we all agreed that 2025 was the finest vintage we have tasted from this superbly sited Saint-Estèphe estate, in a year when the appellation truly shone. Comprising 80% cabernet sauvignon, 17% merlot, 2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot, this is very much a wine for the future. The palate is structured and almost firm at this stage from barrel, but its potential is unmistakable. Ripe bramble and black fruit intertwine with layers of menthol and iris, while classically proportioned, grippy tannins provide structure and definition, supported by excellent freshness and a salty finish. At just 13.6% alcohol, it is notably more compact and restrained than recent warm-vintage releases from the estate, and it could prove to be one of the best-value wines for long-term ageing in the vintage. This wine comes in a wooden case. Drink from 2035 to 2060. 13.6%
