Château Calon-Ségur
saint-Estephe de Calon Ségur Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
“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.
“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.
Hopefully this is corrected as being saint-Estephe de Calon Ségur. Third wine of a third growth so if you are into threesomes this wine is your jam. Tasting notes—leads with cigar box/pencil lead/things that will only be better with age. For the price it’s perfect. And I like a nice heart.
Hopefully this is corrected as being saint-Estephe de Calon Ségur. Third wine of a third growth so if you are into threesomes this wine is your jam. Tasting notes—leads with cigar box/pencil lead/things that will only be better with age. For the price it’s perfect. And I like a nice heart.
Feb 7th, 2019
