Calon-Ségur St-Estèphe 2016

100 points Yohan Castaing (Decanter): "An enticing nose oscillating between pure black fruit and fine spices that becomes more floral in character after airing and refreshed by minty notes. This is a wine of remarkable finesse thanks to the harmonious proportions of its tannic and acidic architecture that shapes its juicy substance. This is a vintage marking a change of style towards more precision and purity, as well as finesse, without losing the essential aging capacity that should impart even more delicacy to this outstanding wine. Drinking Window: 2030-2060. (11/26/21)"

98 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "(60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) Pure liquid velvet, sings of restrained elegance. Inky plum in colour, full intensity, with decades ahead of it, signature St Estèphe power and character. Damson, black cherry, olive tapenade, liquorice, slate, earth, closing in on bitter almond and dark chocolate on the finish. Harvest 27 September to 16 October. Strongly suggest that you leave this open for a good few hours before tasting if going anywhere near it soon (we had it in a carafe for four hours before serving). 100% new oak, with just 35% of production in the grand vin because so much replanting had been done over the previous decade. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2026-2050. (10/6/22)"