2010 Calon Segur
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Tasting notes
A very high toned nose of violets and cassis. magiificent balance, purity and weight. No force or brutal extraction just pure pleasure.
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Ivor Davies
James Suckling
More reviews and scores
In 2010 only 70,000 bottles, 50% less of this wonderful and often evasive, slow-maturing wine. The 2009 seemed to hold more tannins than the subtle indigo coats of 2010, which overlay plentiful damson, apple, redcurrant and a slight vanilla saporous harmony.
A racy and refined red, with currants and hints of tobacco. Full and very silky. Delicate and elegant. Very long, with wonderful acidity. So friendly at this stage. A touch of fresh herbs. Like to see a little more concentration but outstanding. 86 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 percent Merlot and 27 percent Petit Verdot. jamessuckling.com
Superb expression of black fruits, sensational depth of supple/succulent flavours, great harmony, purity and length, for me the best Saint-Estèphe this year. Drink 2020-50. Steven Spurrier, decanter.com
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.