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Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

Colour: Red
Vintage: 2006
Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
% Alcohol: 13.00

Calon Segur is one of the most sought-after wines of St Estephe. It tends to find its way deep into the hearts of those who are introduced to it, in much the same way as it did with one of its original owners, Nicolas de Segur (from whom the Chateau name comes); such was his love for the property that, despite also owning two of what became the First Growths, legend has it that he stated “I make my wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is in Calon.” It is believed that this story is what led to the estate’s famous use of the heart symbol on their label. Calon’s vines are located north-west of the tiny village of St Estephe, less than a kilometer from the river and far, far away from the glamour of central Bordeaux and the precision-manicured lawns and architectural drama of Pauillac. This only seems to add to its charm and brings a certain ‘down-to-earth’ character to the property. Having been the life-long passion of the eccentric Madame Gasqueton until her death in 2011 it was purchased by a major French insurer and since 2012 investment has been constant and significant; however the intention is only to express with even more purity the uniqueness of this particular piece of precious St Estephe terroir.

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93 NM
92 WS
91 JS
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2006 Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

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2006 Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

NM
£1,000 12 pack case(s) available

2006 Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

Size
Cs (12)
Cs (6)
Cs (3)
Loose
Price
Per
Region: Bordeaux
93 NM
BTL
2
0
0
0
£1,000
12
 
CONDITION
STATUS
ETA
Our ETA dates are a guide and are subject to change. If you require more information on an ETA time please call UK +44 (0) 20 7269 0703 or alternatively email [email protected].
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Our ETA dates are a guide and are subject to change. If you require more information on an ETA time please call UK +44 (0) 20 7269 0703 or alternatively email [email protected].
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Tasting Notes and Scores

93 NM

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's tasting and at the château, the 2006 Calon Segur was current winemaker Vincent Millet's first vintage. In many ways, you can see it as one of the last of the "old style" Calon Segur wines with a higher percentage of Merlot than nowadays (the 2006 consists of 33% Merlot), while I aver that the tannins are not as fine as they are nowadays. The Merlot component is vividly expressed on the nose with ravishing ripe red cherries, kirsch and strawberry, just slightly smudged by the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, quite sexy in style but it does not have the class of more recent vintages and it seems to have remained tough up on the finish. It will loosen up with time, so afford this another 6-8 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. Drink 2022-2040.
– eRobertParker.com, May 2016

Neal Martin

92 WS

Focused and fresh, with violet and blackberry aromas and vanilla undertones. Full-bodied, with very pretty berry fruit character, fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Refined. Best after 2014.
– JS (WineSpectator.com, March 2009)

Wine Spectator

91 JS

Aromas of perfumes and blueberries with minerals. Medium-to-full body, fine tannins and a tangy, fresh finish. Attractive tension and austerity to this. Savory and juicy. Drink now or hold.
– jamessuckling.com, July 2013

James Suckling

91 RP

A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2006 Calon Segur is an elegant, classic effort that represents about 60% of their total production. Deep ruby, with forest floor, cassis, black cherry, and soil undertones in both the aromas and flavors, this is a medium to full-bodied wine. A success for the vintage, it exhibits fine density, moderately high but sweet tannins, and alluring texture, and fine purity. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2035.
91 points – Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #181, Feb 2009)

Wine Advocate

90+ WI

Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, terroir-driven aromas and flavors of redcurrant, licorice, iron, cinders, woodsmoke, minerals and pepper, plus a whiff of meat. At once dense and suave, with herbal and peppery nuances contributing to the wine's impression of insinuating vinosity and inner-mouth aromatic character. Almost rustic in its soil tones but not in its refined texture. Finishes with building tannins and a juicy freshness. A wine worth following.
– vinous.com, May 2009

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