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Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe, 1996

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Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe
Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe
Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe
Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe
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ROBERT PARKER 91 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. [28/09/2017] Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035

VINOUS 93+ 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 Tanzer, 07/01/2002]

This bottle has been in storage since purchase. Level good, labels in good condition.n
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Item ID:

256762

Name:

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

Producer:

Chateau Calon Segur

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Bottle

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None

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

France, Bordeaux, Saint Estephe

Classification:

3eme Cru Classe

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

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Bottle Will Be Sent In Polystyrene Tubes Or Equivalent To Protect It While Travelling.
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ROBERT PARKER 91 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. [28/09/2017] Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035

VINOUS 93+ 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 Tanzer, 07/01/2002]

This bottle has been in storage since purchase. Level good, labels in good condition.n
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Item Details

Item ID:

256762

Name:

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe

Producer:

Chateau Calon Segur

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Wine Type:

Still

Country / Region:

France, Bordeaux, Saint Estephe

Classification:

3eme Cru Classe

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

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Bottle Will Be Sent In Polystyrene Tubes Or Equivalent To Protect It While Travelling.
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UK Only
Seller does not accept returns

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