98-99 Points
98 Points
97 Points
96 Points
96 Points

Chateau Calon Segur 2016

SKU: CSCS201670 UCNZ

$380.00

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"Shows a classic, historical character that really excites me. The essence of this estate and St.-Estèphe. Best ever?" - 98 Points, James Suckling

Château Calon-Ségur, one of the oldest estates in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The estate gained prominence in the 18th century under the ownership of the Marquis de Ségur.

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Critic Scores

98-99 // James Suckling

"Wow. This is the Calon we have been waiting for! Intensity and power. Chewy and polished tannins. Full body, great depth. It goes on for minutes. Shows a classic, historical character that really excites me. The essence of this estate and St.-Estèphe. Best ever?"

98 // Jeff Leve

"The attention-seeking nose, with its cigar box, tobacco wrapper, cedar, lead pencil, black currant, and smoke hits the right notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, bright, fresh, and energetic with soft, ripe, present tannins, freshness, length, and a gorgeous creaminess to the layers of deep, black, peppery fruits. This is going to age and develop well for decades. Give it a few more years for additional secondary development and it will be even better! Drink from 2027-2060."

97 // Adrian van Velsen

"(En Primeur) Initially reserved nose, still strongly influenced by the aging process, very deep, spicy, herbaceous, smoky, dark and red berries, even blood oranges, excellent complexity. Tight start, striking structure, dense, precise, concentrated but light-footed, the tannins as if carved from stone, aromatic with excellent complexity, red fruit, spicy, shows a lot of tension and ends long and with a lot of pressure in the finish. A top Calon. 2023-2053+."

96 // Wine Enthusiast

"Fine perfumes from the 18% Cabernet Franc in the blend are balanced by the firm, dark tannins of the Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has weight and richness as well as a bold, dark structure. It is going to take its time and this powerful wine will not be ready before 2025. Roger Voss"

96 // Falstaff

"Deep dark ruby with an opaque core and a discreet bright rim. Delicate toasty aromas with ripe plums, black forest berry confit and some nougat. Complex on the palate with ripe cherries, well integrated ripe tannins, pleasant fruit extract on the finish, good freshness, fine fruit in the echo, great ageing potential."

Product Details

Red

2016

Cabernet Blend

Chateau Calon Segur

Medoc, Bordeaux, France

10-15 Years

Cork

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Pre-Order

Natural

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Thursday, May 01, 2025

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Description

Château Calon-Ségur, one of the oldest estates in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The estate gained prominence in the 18th century under the ownership of the Marquis de Ségur, who famously declared, "My heart belongs to Calon," giving rise to the iconic heart on the label of every bottle. Known for its dedication to tradition and quality, Calon-Ségur consistently produces wines that embody the power and elegance of the Saint-Estèphe terroir.
This is a wine that reflects the estate's enduring commitment to excellence. It is a wine of great aging potential, promising to develop even more complexity and finesse over the coming decades.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

Château Calon-Ségur, one of the oldest estates in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. The estate gained prominence in the 18th century under the ownership of the Marquis de Ségur, who famously declared, "My heart belongs to Calon," giving rise to the iconic heart on the label of every bottle. Known for its dedication to tradition and quality, Calon-Ségur consistently produces wines that embody the power and elegance of the Saint-Estèphe terroir.

This is a wine that reflects the estate's enduring commitment to excellence. It is a wine of great aging potential, promising to develop even more complexity and finesse over the coming decades.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal

Palate:

Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

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