2021 Chateau Calon-Segur
"A brilliant effort that will delight Médoc purists, the 2021 Calon-Ségur wafts from the glass with aromas of rose petals, wild berries, plums, Indian spices, woodsmoke and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and seamless, it's deep and lively, with beautifully ripe tannins and an exquisitely balanced profile. In spirit, this blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot is reminiscent of the 1996 vintage, though the 2021 won't go through such an extended period of hibernation and will attain a much higher peak of quality. It attained 12.9% alcohol without any chaptalization, saignée or osmosis. Tasted twice." ~ (96) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-29-2022
"Fine, floral bouquet. Density on attack, the oak a touch present but plentiful tannins that are smooth and honed. Plenty of matière and freshness from beginning to end. Clearly has potential." ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-19-2022
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022
"The Grand Vin 2021 Château Calon Ségur is one heck of a winner in the vintage and is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. Hitting 12.9% alcohol, its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous bouquet of cassis, violets, ripe darker raspberries, and spring flowers. It's elegant and has a great mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It's unquestionably one of the gems from the Médoc and will round into form with 3-5 years of bottle age and, I suspect, be long-lived." ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 6-2-2022
"Fine, floral bouquet. Density on attack, the oak a touch present but plentiful tannins that are smooth and honed. Plenty of matière and freshness from beginning to end. Clearly has potential." ~ (17) James Lawther, JancisRobinson.com 4-19-2022
~ (97) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022
~ (96) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022
"The Grand Vin 2021 Château Calon Ségur is one heck of a winner in the vintage and is 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot. Hitting 12.9% alcohol, its deep purple hue is followed by a gorgeous bouquet of cassis, violets, ripe darker raspberries, and spring flowers. It's elegant and has a great mid-palate, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. It's unquestionably one of the gems from the Médoc and will round into form with 3-5 years of bottle age and, I suspect, be long-lived." ~ (97) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 6-2-2022
SKU: SK3552641-750
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Calon-Segur
FORMAT : 750ml
COUNTRY : France
REGION : Bordeaux
PRODUCER : Chateau Calon-Segur
FORMAT : 750ml