Château Calon-Ségur - St.-Estèphe 2016 (750ml)
Price: $215.00
| Producer | Château Calon-Ségur |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Estephe |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Sku | 1005413 |
| Size | 750ml |
On this superb Saint-Estèphe 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 Ségur 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."
James Suckling: 98 Points
Superb aromas of crushed berries violets and sandalwood with hints of cedar and roses. Full body very fine tannins and savory delicious fruit. Vibrant acidity combines beautifully with the fruit and structure. Harmonious and attractive. Fine-toned. Try after 2024.
Vinous: 97 Points
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
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The 2016 Calon-Ségur is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Merlot 18% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months. Deep garnet-purple colored it is a little closed to begin slowly revealing warm red and black currants kirsch and plum preserves with wafts of fragrant earth violets chocolate box and wood smoke. Medium to full-bodied elegantly expressed and finely crafted it has a wonderfully fine-grained texture and bold freshness supporting the densely packed black fruits finishing long and mineral-laced.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
This sports a big juicy core of delicious dark plum blackberry and black cherry compote flavors streaked with violet bay and tobacco notes that add energy. Loam and charcoal accents add the bass line on the finish where the fruit really kicks into second gear. A no-brainer for the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2040.
