Château Calon Ségur

Marquis de Calon Ségur, St Estèphe, 2021

Name: Marquis de Calon Ségur, St Estèphe
Brand: Château Calon Ségur
Price: 164.74 GBP

89/100

Inside Bordeaux

90/100

The Wine Independent

90/100

Vinous

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2021
6x75cl
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Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The second wine of Calon Segur is beginning to build a following. Much more Merlot in style than Capbern, more voluminous, but not as refined or precise. There's pleasing sweetness, even a slight jamminess here, but it remains translucent and the tannins appear ripe. 58% Merlot with 42% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Critic Reviews

90/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

Le Marquis de Calon Segur 2021 is deep garnet-purple in color. It flows effortless from the glass with notes of black and red cherries and juicy plums, with touches of tilled soil and dried herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate is plush, with compelling red berry flavors and plenty of freshness, finishing with a peppery lift.

drinking window 2025 - 2038

date of review 04/2024

89/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Starts off with perky blueberry fruits, fine tannins, light in structure, with savoury lemongrass and slate construction. Perky and will be easy to approch within a few years of bottling. High Merlot in the blend which also explains its atypical feel. 36hl/h yield. 30% new oak, 57% of overall production.

drinking window 2024 - 2034

date of review 04/2024

90/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2021 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur, which was bottled June 2023, has dispensed with that Right Bank allure it hinted at out of barrel. Now in bottle, this is firmly in the Northern Médoc, with blackcurrant, loam and just a light scent of pine. The oak is neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with just a touch of greenness on the entry, which I really like. There is a freshness and vibrancy to this Deuxième Vin that really comes through, showing a lovely granular texture and a hint of brine on the finish. This has kicked on nicely during its time in barrel and comes recommended.

drinking window 2024 - 2036

date of review 02/2024

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