Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe -> | 2005 | ->(750) ->1007475-2005

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2005

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 2005

Retail Price (inc. GST) (750ml)

Per Bottle: $272.53

Wine Profile

  • Vintage
    2005
  • Color
    Red
94 James Suckling Wine Advocate+
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 seamlessly interwoven. The finesse of the tannins was noticeable, albeit absorbed by the glorious weight of fruit. There are layers of flavour, texture and a beguiling combination of elegance and power, with an unusually high amount of Cabernet providing fine structure.


  • Wine Profile
  • Flavours
  • Food Pair
  • Winery
  • 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 is where the name Calon Segur comes from.

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  • Veal
  • Mature Cheese
  • Lamb
  • Chicken
  • Pasta
  • Venison
  • Beef
  • Pepper steak
  • Raspberry
  • Black Currant
  • Black Cherry

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The Grape/Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

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The Producer

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 is where the name Calon Segur comes from.

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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 a Bordeaux vintage to its knees. Other grapes permitted are Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Côt (Malbec) and Petit Verdot.

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