Le Marquis de Calon Segur 2021: Velvety Depth and Poise

Luciano Bianchi — Punching well above its weight

9/10

I'm no expert but I know what I like, and this is gorgeous. Smells like summer berries and herbs, tastes like serious red wine without being one of those ones that dries your whole mouth out. Brought it to a friend's BBQ and everyone asked what it was.

Celeste Moreno — Bit pricey for a second wine

7/10

It's good, genuinely good — the finish goes on forever and there's a nice smoky quality to it. But it IS the second wine of Calon Ségur and £47.50 feels steep for that. The strawberry and redcurrant on the nose is lovely though. I'd grab it on offer for sure.

Marco Andretti — Solid Bordeaux for the price

8/10

Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. Loads of blackcurrant and a cedar-y warmth that lingers. At £47.50 it's not cheap but it's genuine Saint-Estèphe quality without the crazy first wine price. Would happily buy again.