2025, Château Calon-Ségur, SAINT-ESTÈPHE3rd growth 1855 This classic chteau has one of the greatest terroirs of Bordeaux. Since the sale to French insurance company Suravenir by the Gasqueton family, there has been huge investment in and modernisation of the wine making facilities. There's also been much work done in the vineyards. Calon Sgur now vies with Montrose and Cos d'Estournel for the title of top Saint Estphe. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit

passionfruit and mint are all nicely lifted

this absolutely makes you smile and is right up at the top of my expectations for how Haut-Bailly would perform in this vintage

Troplong Mondot is one of the standouts of 2024

This is an interesting wine as the mid-palate is quite open and lush while the finish is fairly tightly wound

The 2023 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is very perfumed and floral on the nose

The grapes are lightly crushed before pressing

the 2021 Canon is shaping up to be one of the wines of the vintage

but the supporting tannins are already well-integrated

96 Georgina Hindle

the rest in Pagodes

85% merlot and 15% cabernet franc

Tannins are gorgeous