Calon Segur St Estephe Red Blend 2006

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Winery:

Château Calon-ségur

Varietals:

Cabernet Sauvignon , Sauvignon

Region:

France > Bordeaux > St. Estèphe

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2017 - 2040

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User Tags:  color descriptors, deep, ruby purple, thin, herbaceous, harvest, estate, production, blend, black cherry 

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What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

Calon very much reflects the vintage in 2006. Rather than trying to makesomething big and brawny, this is full of finesse and class, and thatinimitable austere St Estèphe style. Made with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon it is awine for the long term. Its aromas are all dark fruit and raspberries imbuedwith minerals, while the palate is refined, with lovely crisp silky fruit and afirm tannic structure. This is another very impressive Calon. Drink:2016-2030.<br/>BBR Score: 16.5/20<br/>Robert Parker: 90-93/100<br/>Jancis Robinson: 17.5/20

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