Château Calon Ségur 2010 – Saint-Estèphe, Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, racy and offers a certain intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of black cherry/griotte, Boysen berry and small notes of quite ripe strawberry associated with touches of juicy/ripe plum, violet as well as hints of racy minerality, cardamom, almond, a discreet hint of Badiane and tobacco. The palate is fruity, beautifully juiciness, full of freshness and offers gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, gourmandize, a small tension, concentration, density, a fine fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, blueberry and small notes of cassis associated with touches of small red berries associated with touches of violet tobacco, nutmeg as well as hints of racy minerality, a subtle hint of camphor, cuben pepper, an imperceptible hint of humus and zan (in the background). Tannins are well-built. Good length.