Château Calon-Ségur
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The 2016 Calon-Ségur has a very concentrated, multifaceted bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, cedar and wild mint. I adore this – so involving and so intoxicating! The palate is very well balanced with succulent tannins and a fine bead of acidity, full of tension and poise. Black cherry and blueberry emerge toward the satisfying, complete finish. A gorgeous Saint-Estèphe. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2020)
The 2016 Calon-Ségur has a very concentrated, multifaceted bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, cedar and wild mint. I adore this – so involving and so intoxicating! The palate is very well balanced with succulent tannins and a fine bead of acidity, full of tension and poise. Black cherry and blueberry emerge toward the satisfying, complete finish. A gorgeous Saint-Estèphe. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2020)
The 2016 Calon Ségur is dense and radiant on the palate, just as it was from barrel. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 is distinguished by its sense of freshness, lift and nuance, much of which comes from the 18% Cabernet Franc in the blend. Sweet floral, spice and minty notes add aromatic intensity to a core of sweet red cherry and plum fruit. There is plenty of underlying structure, but the tannins are sweet, silky and perfectly ripe. In short, the 2016 Calon Ségur is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Technical Director Vincent Millet and his team did a tremendous job with the 2016. Tasted three times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)
The 2016 Calon Ségur is dense and radiant on the palate, just as it was from barrel. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 is distinguished by its sense of freshness, lift and nuance, much of which comes from the 18% Cabernet Franc in the blend. Sweet floral, spice and minty notes add aromatic intensity to a core of sweet red cherry and plum fruit. There is plenty of underlying structure, but the tannins are sweet, silky and perfectly ripe. In short, the 2016 Calon Ségur is a wine of pure and total sensuality. Technical Director Vincent Millet and his team did a tremendous job with the 2016. Tasted three times. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2019)
1 person found it helpfulNov 15th, 2019
The community of Saint-Estèphe has roots in the Gallo-Roman origins of this chateau. A blend of 60% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 18% Cab Franc & 2% Petit Verdot, aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. First time in a while there was some Cab Franc in the blend adding nice perfume to the berry, black fruit and cedar aromas. On the palate black berry, currant and plum flavors with cacao and oak notes. Big juicy tannins, a powerhouse that will age well. Long finish, good balance ending with great fruit and acidity balance. Outstanding!
The community of Saint-Estèphe has roots in the Gallo-Roman origins of this chateau. A blend of 60% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 18% Cab Franc & 2% Petit Verdot, aged for 20 months in 100% new French oak. First time in a while there was some Cab Franc in the blend adding nice perfume to the berry, black fruit and cedar aromas. On the palate black berry, currant and plum flavors with cacao and oak notes. Big juicy tannins, a powerhouse that will age well. Long finish, good balance ending with great fruit and acidity balance. Outstanding!
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2019
deep berry-ish fruitiness with well balanced tannins.
deep berry-ish fruitiness with well balanced tannins.
Jan 30th, 2021
Merlot you perfumed devil. Breathe and fruity and leathery all at once. Has the scent of a woman who knows that perfume is used to get you close.
Merlot you perfumed devil. Breathe and fruity and leathery all at once. Has the scent of a woman who knows that perfume is used to get you close.
May 27th, 2020
Color: Deep Purple
Aroma: Plum, Black Tea
Sweetness: 1
Acidity: 4
Tannin: 4.5
Alcohol: 3
Body: medium-full
Finish: tart
Length: medium
Lovely drying, not overly sweet. A great wine for me!
Color: Deep Purple
Aroma: Plum, Black Tea
Sweetness: 1
Acidity: 4
Tannin: 4.5
Alcohol: 3
Body: medium-full
Finish: tart
Length: medium
Lovely drying, not overly sweet. A great wine for me!
Real deal going to be incredible with age...
Real deal going to be incredible with age...
Aug 3rd, 2019
Barrel Sample. Wow, this is an impressive release from Calon. One of the wines of the vintage. 94-96pts.
Barrel Sample. Wow, this is an impressive release from Calon. One of the wines of the vintage. 94-96pts.
Apr 6th, 2017Barrel Sample. Wow, best Calon Segur I've had at a young stage like this, good chance this will prove to be the vintage for Calon Segur. 94-96pts
Barrel Sample. Wow, best Calon Segur I've had at a young stage like this, good chance this will prove to be the vintage for Calon Segur. 94-96pts
Apr 1st, 2017