Château Calon-Ségur
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
‘01 is drinking beautiful in ‘22. Primo. 21 years old is drinking age, how about that?
This wine has aged beautifully and remains strong. Dense and rich, but soft and supple. I’m leaning heavily into the current and jammy notes that remain, but the obvious flavors are the old leather, tobacco, and sage.
Color comes out dark ruby red, but after about an hour in the glass you can see the oxygen taking hold. No decanting required. Glad I bought two of these!
‘01 is drinking beautiful in ‘22. Primo. 21 years old is drinking age, how about that?
This wine has aged beautifully and remains strong. Dense and rich, but soft and supple. I’m leaning heavily into the current and jammy notes that remain, but the obvious flavors are the old leather, tobacco, and sage.
Color comes out dark ruby red, but after about an hour in the glass you can see the oxygen taking hold. No decanting required. Glad I bought two of these!
A classic vintage dried tobacco spice gravel fresh earth red currants. Smooth silky texture very drinkable and balanced. Excellent+
A classic vintage dried tobacco spice gravel fresh earth red currants. Smooth silky texture very drinkable and balanced. Excellent+
1 person found it helpfulJun 26th, 2013
All the right notes. Deep red great nose soft leather long finish.
All the right notes. Deep red great nose soft leather long finish.
Jan 22nd, 2023
Celebrating New Year’s with two wines bought for son’s and daughter’s 21st birthdays, pairing with a nice prime rib. Happy New Year!
Celebrating New Year’s with two wines bought for son’s and daughter’s 21st birthdays, pairing with a nice prime rib. Happy New Year!
Jan 1st, 2023
As they said in the princess bride . . . Mostly dead, which is not completely dead. From my in laws cellar. Likely aged prematurely due to cellar cooling malfunctions over the years. Missing fruit, missing richness and balance. If beige had a taste, this would be it. Past it’s prime.
As they said in the princess bride . . . Mostly dead, which is not completely dead. From my in laws cellar. Likely aged prematurely due to cellar cooling malfunctions over the years. Missing fruit, missing richness and balance. If beige had a taste, this would be it. Past it’s prime.
Jun 20th, 2021
Low octane, subtle nose of blackcurrant and a hint of spices. Medium bodied, elegant, and delicious St Estephe that drinks great now but has years ahead. This is excellent and still not highly priced in spite the high quality.
Low octane, subtle nose of blackcurrant and a hint of spices. Medium bodied, elegant, and delicious St Estephe that drinks great now but has years ahead. This is excellent and still not highly priced in spite the high quality.
Jun 15th, 2021
This 2001 is at the peak of its powers. An extravagant nose of the softer spices. On the palate, tobacco, leather, very soft tannins. Heavenly.
This 2001 is at the peak of its powers. An extravagant nose of the softer spices. On the palate, tobacco, leather, very soft tannins. Heavenly.
May 12th, 2021
2002 big tannins . Splendid deep color. Loved the fruit. Surprised how amazing this drank
2002 big tannins . Splendid deep color. Loved the fruit. Surprised how amazing this drank
Feb 2nd, 2019
Saint Estephe is definitely my favorite wine! Well balanced and ready to drink. I just love it.
Saint Estephe is definitely my favorite wine! Well balanced and ready to drink. I just love it.
Dec 25th, 2018