Calon Segur Half 1996

Calon Segur Half 1996

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  • Vinous rating 93
  • Robert Parker rating 91
  • Jancis Robinson rating 91
Calon Segur Half 1996
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37.5 cl

12.5%
£80.00
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The 1996 Calon Ségur is a considered blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. This half bottle reveals aromas of cedar and tobacco, alongside earthy undertones typical of St-Estèphe`s terroir. The palate showcases a lean structure with firm tannins, complemented by nuances of dried herbs and blackcurrant. Calon Ségur has a history dating back to the 18th century and is known for its distinctive heart label, reflecting its legacy as a beloved estate in Bordeaux.
93 Vinous
Saturated ruby-red. Pure, highly perfumed aromas of black cherry, currant, plum, minerals, tobacco, leather and fresh herbs. Very ripe, suave and spicy; at once subtle and gripping. Lovely cabernet character dominating today. Very firm, long finish is youthful but not hard-edged. Showing extremely well.Stephen Tanzer1st July 2002
91 Jancis Robinson
Tasted at the château, the 1996 Calon Segur is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. This was always a feted wine in its youth by Robert Parker and myself. Now at 20 years of age there is fine delineation on the nose with more detail than the 1986 tasted alongside. The oak is a little more present here (50% in this vintage) married with plenty of redcurrant, cedar, loam and undergrowth aromas. These aromatics can develop further. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin on the entry, perhaps one of the most youthful and backward of the 1996s that I tasted during my visits. It feels firm in the mouth, masculine, very Saint Estèphe. To critique this wine, the oak is not quite knitted to the fruit as much as it should after two decades (something that has been addressed now). It is an enjoyable Calon-Segur if not quite matching up to my admittedly high expectations. Tasted July 2016.Neal Martin28th October 2016

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Château Calon-Ségur is the most northerly of the Médoc Grand-Crus Classés and is renowned for wines with excellent depth of fruit and great longevity. One of the stars of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, Calon-Ségur was categorised as a third growth in the famous 1855 classification of Bordeaux châteaux.

The estate produces two beautiful reds: the celebrated first wine in addition to a second, known as Marquis de Calon. The estate’s key varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which are used to make superb, consistently excellent Bordeaux that rewards long-term ageing.

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