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Château Calon-Ségur Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
On this superb Saint-Estephe terroir, power is a given. There's no need to add any more.The cellarmaster's job is to preserve the softness in the tannins, the freshness of flavour and the natural character in the aromas. In short, he must respect the raw material picked from the vines. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 18 to 20 months. Fining with natural egg whites was reintroduced a few years ago.The Grand Vin of Calon Segur is the mirror image of its terroir: rare, authentic, moving. With great ease, it reveals both lovely softness and amazing intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance.
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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)
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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)
9.7
Sipping Fine Wine
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!
9.5
Atsushi Kamitani
deep berry-ish fruitiness with well balanced tannins.
deep berry-ish fruitiness with well balanced tannins.
8.8
Kurt Schuster
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.
9.0
Amy
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!
9.5
Vinni Capra
Real deal going to be incredible with age...
Real deal going to be incredible with age...
9.5
Jeff Loo
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.
9.5Jeff Loo
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
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
9.5
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