2013 Calon Segur
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A little muted on the nose. Clean and very fresh. Very pure and lifted in the mouth. An energy here. Floral. Something sylph-like here: there is a little bit of magic in this. This is a bit special. Goes on and on and the purity and lift of the fruit is beautiful. Excellent. Joss Fowler, FINE+RARE, April 2014.
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The 2013 Calon-Ségur is light on the nose with loam, autumn leaves and leather aromas, though there is little sign of any herbaceousness. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant, slightly tart entry. It's not complex with pretty blackcurrant and cassis fruit, but there is an attractive harmony and residual sweetness on the finish. Worth seeking out. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.
Shaded dark garnet. Fragrant. Gentle texture and really a very pleasing drink! One of the first vintages of the new owners? Good balance and fruit. Long. A bit of a standout. (JR)
Has character and lift, and an attractive kick of rosemary and turmeric spice. Silky black fruits also, old school but charming, ready to drink but no rush - lovers of Calon Ségur will find plenty to enjoy here, and it's a success in the vintage. 100% new oak.
About the producer
Wedding gift lists traditionally include wine glasses or cutlery, but in 1718, Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, the owner of Château Lafite and Château Latour and president of the Bordeaux parliament, received a rather more impressive present: Château Calon.