Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed from red Solo cups over the course of a few hours. This bottle of the 1966 came to party! The wine pours a garnet color with a near translucent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears and loads sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with beautiful notes of black and red currants, Montmorency cherry, tobacco, Poblano pepper, pencil shavings, old leather bound books, espresso, loads of organic and inorganic earth, and a pleasant mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. What a fantastic performance by the ‘66. Drink now though similarly stored examples won’t be falling off a cliff anytime soon. — 21 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2018 | lots of character in this Saint Pourçain made of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Tressalier. Vibrant, mandarine zest. Paired with choucroute. — 9 months ago

Jay Kline

8.9

“Saint-Estèphe de Calon-Ségur” was the previous name of the third wine of Calon-Ségur, now known as “Le C de Calon-Ségur” (from 2019). The third wine of the estate is made with some of the younger vines and aged in thrice-used barrels for 16 months.

Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2018 pours a deep ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart and ripe black fruits: black currant, blackberry, black cherry, tobacco, cocoa and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This is a fairly easy wine to enjoy and has a more modern feel which serves it well for more early drinking. Drink now through 2028. — a year ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

In typical Calon-Segur fashion, still kinda of a baby. Nice evolution but plenty of life left in this warm vintage Calon-Segur. — 6 days ago

Steve Rura

9.4

Perfumed, black pepper nose. Flowery dark reds. Cutting acidity. Absolutely great. With smokey grilled wagyu burgers and greens. Summertime!! — 4 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2019 | 12 m 60 gamay 40 pinot noir| tasted blind my colleague tasters say: Spain? Quite complex in smell, spicy, good structure, but still tannins and potential. More pleasure with some pieces of cheese. Nice wine. — a year ago

Jess

9.1

Pale-medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, raspberry. Soft, supple tannins. Fresh & fruity!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 1/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5 — 2 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.0

Dark rubi robe, nose of blackcurrant, cedar-wood, exotic spices. Very very merlot, ripe but not over, its a high octane wine that shows a bit of its 15 degrees on the finish. Not our favorite vintage but the wine is super well done and might benefit from a few more years on bottle. — 2 months ago

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Jason Keefer

9.0

Calon’s third, but still very classic left bank! Bramble berries, cedar, a hint of graphite. Right in the sweet spot! — 9 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2022 | well balanced, expressive smell — a year ago