2008 Château Calon-Ségur, Cru Classé St-Estèphe
Perhaps that explains the elegant, but rich style of the 2008 Calon Segur, which is dominated more than usual by Cabernet Sauvignon. Cropped at 40 hectoliters per hectare, it is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. Its sweet perfume of black currants, tobacco leaf, and licorice is followed by a wine with superb purity, good freshness, and a full-bodied style with ripe tannin as well as a long finish. Somewhat reminiscent of the 1996, although this vintage carries a much higher percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2008 should be relatively approachable given the sweetness of the tannins, and will evolve for 20-25 years. (90-93)
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WINE DETAILS
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Region & country
Saint-Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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Maturity
Ready 2014 - 2025
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Colour
Red
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Sweetness
Dry
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Style
Still
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Unit Volume
Bottle (75cl.)