Château Calon Ségur, 3ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe
    Château Calon Ségur

    Château Calon Ségur, 3ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe,

    Destination

    Château Calon Ségur, 3ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2002

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Calon Ségur, 3ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2002

    Madame Gasqueton, the dynamic owner has never experienced such great Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up 65% of the assemblage. The harvest was completed with no stops between Merlot and Cabernet from the 1st – 9th October. 50% élevage in new oak and 25% malolactic fermentation in barrel. Herbs, bilberry and exotic damson dominate this pure concentrated nose. Creamy fruit texture is given focus by explosive tannins. A great Calon – great finesse and purity of fruit on the finish.

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13%
    93/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2008 Calon-Ségur has a perfumed, floral bouquet that is wonderfully detailed; raspberry and cranberry fruit flanked by rose petal and subtle iris aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a crisp line of acidity. This is brisk and focused with a light black pepper note cropping up on the finish, the aftertaste judiciously sprinkled with pencil shaving and tobacco notes. This is a very fine Calon-Ségur from the Gasqueton era, but it needs more time. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
    Date Reviewed:
    05/2018
    Drinking Window:
    2020 - 2038

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Estèphe
    Producer:
    Château Calon Ségur
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.