David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Amazing w/ the Allen Brothers A-5 wagyu.

This is another Bordeaux producer that makes wines for the ages. I’ve waited & waited on 2000, this shows some readiness. Yet, will go another 20 plus years.

Tonight this is well balanced earth & candied fruit. In 10 years, this is candied fruit & florals.

Still medium plus tannins. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum with ample skin, juicy dark cherries, poached strawberries, raspberries, dry limestone grains with powder, dark, forest floor with dry leaves, some dry herbaceousiness-bay leaf, mint, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon, hints of vanillin, mid berry cola, sandalwood to cedar shavings, used leather, pipe tobacco, anise, some mocha, sun tea, dark, red, purple flowers with a touch of blue, excellent acidity and a well knitted structure, balanced, nicely tensioned with a ripe, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes.

Photos of; Chateau Calon Segur, tasting room, barrel cellar and estate vineyard. — 5 days ago

S

9.4

Amazing wine — 4 years ago

Karen Tripson

8.9

The nicest part of a late afternoon meal in a chain restaurant in Lyons shopping district. — 7 years ago

Miles Perry

9.2

A really good Merlot blend. — 14 days ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.3

Pure and précise. Time will reward. — 25 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Previously known as Château Capbern Gasqueton, but after the death of the last Gasqueton, the estate was sold (together with Calon-Ségur) to the French insurance company Suravenir. This 2019 Saint-Estèphe features a dark red colour with a purplish rim and an attractive perfume of blackberry, cassis , slightly smoked cedar wood and a hint of pepper. Concentrated layered black fruit,with fresh acidity that perfectly balances the surprisingly high alcohol (15% abv.). Terrific value at around 20 euros. — 2 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

Made Witham parto of Merlot of the grand vin. Iper fruity and floral. Consistent mid palate. Nice and pleasant all the way thru. — 24 days ago

Cody LaRocque

9.0

Found one of these bottles lying around from 1996 — 2 months ago

Isabela Mendes

9.0

Felipe gostou, Isa achou forte demais. — 3 years ago

Chris A

8.9

Big Red Bordeaux yet so approachable. A nice blend from one of my favorite houses - an almost toned down version due to the nice blend, mature red fruit and that trademark French soil sings through. You could live on just this and some cheese. — 5 years ago