Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe SaintEstephe

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe Saint-Estephe 2005

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Wine Profile

Vintage

2005

94 James Suckling Wine Advocate+

Tight and dense still but so integrated and seamless in texture. Aromas of chocolate, hazelnuts, dried spices and currants. Full body, superfine tannins and a texture that is so caressing and beautiful. Drink or hold.

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Reviewer Name: James Suckling

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92+ Vinous+

94 Robert Parker Wine Advocate+

Aroma Notes-

Pretty classy, the nose of raspberry and blackcurrant coulis leads to an elegant palate of fresh bramble fruit and black cherries. Usually, it is in the shadow of its sister property, Grand-Puy-Lacoste, which is more expressive than usual. The nose is opulent and inviting, but what follows is a model of elegance, with tannins, acidity and fruit...

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Year 2005
Colour Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
Type Wine
Classification 3eme Cru Classe
Appellation Saint-Estephe
Grapes/Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Country France
Bottle Size 750
LWIN 1007475

Chateau Calon-Segur

Historic records show that Calon Segur was in existence as far back as 1147, when it was owned by Monseigneur de Calon. He was an important Bishop in the community. This makes Chateau Calon Segur a contender for the oldest property in Saint Estephe. Eventually the Medoc property came to be owned by Nicolas Alexandre de Segur. Which as you can see i...

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Raspberry
Black Currant
Black Cherry

The Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

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The Region

Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe

Instead, a heavy clay and limestone base dominates this area, resulting in poorer-draining soils, delayed ripening, and higher acidity levels in the wines.These factors mean that, over the last few decades, many Saint-Estèphe's winemakers have increased their emphasis on Merlot, as it performs better on clay-rich soils than Cabernet Sauvignon. Because wines from here have traditionally been rather austere and tight in youth, Merlot also serves to soften the texture. Clay soils ability to retain moisture can come in handy during the occasional drought-like summers that have been known to bring ...

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