Le Marquis de Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe

On the nose, tobacco, cassic, violet. On the palate, dark black berries, tobacco, cassis. Good concentration, smooth medium tannins, medium-high acidity, bit of elevated alcoholic heat. Nice medium long finish. Good purity of fruit, hints of sweetness. Very nice and reminds me of the concentration and power I love in Marquis. 92-93. Def worth buying again, with only the hint of elevated alcohol making me hesitate.

2020 vintage

Good. Nice, rich, persistent fruit, but just slightly hot and lacking in elegance for me. I’ve got another bottle - will leave it and hope it becomes more charming in time.

2020 vintage

Very young but lovely nose (oak still apparent), dense and long flavours, cassis and plums, finish went on for ages

2020 vintage

Youthful and fiery, this initially was quite spicy and tannic. There were dark black fruits mutating to mocha. Still a puppy, I’m just concerned that the weight of alcohol will dominate the structure as it matures. CHP 90 pts

2020 vintage

Typical merlot profile but exceptionally well made. A few sips have even shown bubblegum or candy sweetness (my brain initially decided this was "violet" but i don't know I settled in more candy). All that without the mouth feel of a sweet wine. So far my favorite of the second wines I've tried.

2020 vintage

clear, deep intensity, ruby On nose, clean, medium+ intensity Primary: black berry, plum, blue berry Secondary: almost cheese, Teritary: dried fruit, mushroom On Palate: Dry, medium acidity, smooth tannin, high alcohol, medium-full body Almost creamy, lots of read and black fruit, dried fruit, tobacco After 1hr: more preserved plum

2020 vintage

2020 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur blend of 50% Merlot, 49% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby-purple color. Cassis, wild berries, warm spice, violet and tobacco on the nose. Medium to full-bodied. On the palate is very clean with blackcurrant, blue fruits, oak, and minerals. High tannis, medium acidity. One of the better second wine from left-bank. Better in next 3-5 years.

2020 vintage

Plush, polished, full and rich, this had delicious blackcurrant fruit overlying ripe tannins. Savoury there was almost a caramelly sweetness and a touch of heat on the finish which reminded me of a 2014 Chateau Capbern made by the same stable. A tad heavy-handed for my liking, this was still a commendable wine. CHP 89 pts

2020 vintage

I really enjoyed this. My first of the 2020 vintage. This chateau is consistent. Right up there with the 2018 and 2019. Well balanced with integrated alcohol. Beautiful nose that lept out of the glass. Open for business but has the stuffing to hold for quite some time. Beautiful finish that went on for so long that I didn't want to brush my teeth before bed (don't worry, I still did) so nothing would ruin my enjoyment. This is my …

2020 vintage

Amazing p/q/r, very smooth and fine tannins, big fruit, needs another few years but drinking well now,

2020 vintage

Incredible value. Nose upon opening is subdued but started to open after a few minutes in the glass. eucalyptus mint, Slight Cedar, tobacco box, vanilla. Mild acidity and silky tannins. Ripe blueberry. Absolutely delicious!

2020 vintage

Big ripe nose, black cherry, black currant jam, vanilla bean, eucalyptus leaf, black tea. Palate is full bodied, with fine grained tannins. Moderate acidity. Long finish. Slightly herbaceous at this point, curious to try in a few years.

2020 vintage

A Costco special. Definitely worth the $38.99. It's fully developed and ready for consumption. Better yet, decant it for 30-45 minutes before drinking for maximum enjoyment. Color. Dark saturated red. Nose. Grapey, cedar, clove, cherries, kirsch, alcohol. Palate. Backwards. Plenty of cocoa and dark chocolate. Plenty of grippy tannins. Finish lasts and lasts. There's a rich and developed structure to this wine. Yet it's not a massive wine, definitely medium bodied.

2020 vintage

Ripe fruit and structure, a majority of Merlot, 3 years in barrel? Meant to be drunk earlier? Powerful and rich. And easy drinking for that.

2020 vintage

This baby Calon Segur, with all of its spice, leafy tobacco, currants and herbs is already hitting the spot. Medium-bodied, vibrant and fresh with layers of sweet, ripe, red pit fruits and a touch of spicy cocoa is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. Drink from 2023-2040.

2020 vintage

Ruby core with orange rim. Certainly seeing some developments here - mushroom, soil, dried herbs, game. Plum, baked cherries, dark chocolate, cedar. Tannin is prominent but the fruit might begin to fade. Better with food. Drink now.

2009 vintage

Very good.

2004 vintage

Light to medium body, bright ruby red in colour, red cherry fruits dominate the nose along with some sweet minerals and very easy to drink!

2000 vintage

Sweet, robust, fleshy and chewy, there is a cool, spicy quality to the fruit with a savory character on the nose and palate. The wine ends with loads of juicy, chewy, firm fruits. This baby Calon Segur is perfect to enjoy while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. As good as it is, let it age for 3-5 years before pulling a cork and it will be even better 92-94

2020 vintage

Leather on the nose and similar to last notes, but oddly, didn't quite hit the heights of previous bottles. Whereas the others were in a great drinking window, this nodded to needing a few more years. Shame, as it was my last bottle.

2009 vintage

Strong vanilla on the nose, distinctive hints of leather as well. Cassis, cherries and mushrooms on the palate. Expresso notes much later on. Soft, integrated tannins. There is a lot going on here, but not in a uncoordinated, fruit mess. In a great drinking window now, and I wouldn't hold for much longer. I'm a huge fan of this wine. Note: it is not a second rate version of its big brother, but quite a different wine in terms of …

2009 vintage

This is sumptuous! Somewhat closed nose but a very refined palate. Beautifully integrated, soft, velvety finish. In a great drinking window now. improved as the evening progressed, so perhaps decant for an hour next time. Drink up.

2009 vintage

Rounded and opulent cassis and cherry. Charcoal, lead, ink and orange pulp. Concentrated palate flavored by licorice, dark cherry and an early stage of leather.

2009 vintage

Corked

2000 vintage

Opens up beutifully after 30 mins. Punches well above its weight.

2009 vintage

Definitely needs decanting. Seemed more evolved than the first bottle we had about a year ago. Very rich, ripe and leafy. We had it side by side with a 1988 Cos and it did not suffer from the comparison.

2009 vintage

Lovely ripe Claret. Excellent value

2009 vintage

First bottle from a case. Not very expressive on the nose and massive tannins on opening. Decanted the bottle for a couple of hours and it definitely helped. On the palate, the wine is very powerful, rich and concentrated - an explosion of dark fruits, spice, violets and black currants. Glossy and quite glamorous. Somehow this wine reminded me Meerlust Rubicon in character. It definitely is on the young side so I will probably wait before trying the next bottle.

2009 vintage

Rich and intense. Can be overwhelming. Perfect if decanted. Otherwise breathe for at least an hour; Overpowering palate.

2009 vintage

I didn't drink the same wine as the other reviewers... I didn't find this fruit-forward or sweet. On opening I found this thin and acidic. Over time (and with food - dry aged ribeye & bacon mac and cheese) this improved, but never passed the meh stage. That said, it went down quickly. Perhaps your dog chewing up your son's books will do that? Perhaps this wine just needed a long decant?

2009 vintage

There is moderate sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry.

2009 vintage

A bit closed on opening but with a nice fruit/tannin structure. Silky smooth in the mouth and very satisfactory. After a few days in the wine cooler it deteriorated markedly: still quite drinkable but tasted like it had been exposed to air too long. Not sure why this happened. Comparable red wines do fine for up to 4-5 days after opening in the cooler, and not infrequently they improve, sometimes markedly. I may try this again.

2009 vintage

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2009 vintage

Tile coloured, weak nose. On the palate vanilla, cassis, sweet tobacco notes, seasoned beef (according to my wife). Don't miss this one, however, don't keep it too long in the cellar.

2005 vintage

Monthly Tasting Group HWS #104; St. Estèphe (By BS) : Beautiful bouquet with dark berries, vanilla and a touch of pleasant barnyard. On the palate red berries, some earth, bell pepper, laurel and other herbs and spices, firm acidity which is a bit aggressive and slightly sticky tannin. Fairly lean wine with some complexity. Also fairly elegant. There is enough bite for some more years of cellaring and I hope the acidity becomes a bit more friendly.

2005 vintage

A big surprise how generous the blackcurrant and blackberry fruit is in this wine. Still representing its terroir but much more approachable in this very good year. I didn't find my bottle over-ripe but it certainly is fully ripe. Tannins are just in balance but this needs quite a lot of time to deliver a smooth drink I think. A great result from this estate delivering a very high value for money proposition.

2009 vintage

An interesting indication of this vintage? Almost over sweet, porty fruit dominates although there was sufficient tannic structure to balance. Not bad for a second wine.

2009 vintage

Belle surprise pour un deuxième vin. Superbe fruité avec des tonalités de fruits rouges. Le vin possède une belle opulence. Un coup de coeur pour le prix. 91 sur 100.

2009 vintage

Cherry, cigar , afordable. Need 1 hour decanting. Like it

2009 vintage

Open for 1 hour. Drank with good balance but didn't show strongly. Would have liked to see more acidity as it felt a little flat. Dark berries though not a very focused tasting.

2009 vintage

Très bien, bien intégré, iodé voir salin, fruit en retrait, longueur moyenne.

2009 vintage

Consumed over 3 days and initially it was hard to comment on this one as it was just way too young to be drinking. Lovely nose of violets, hint of leather, followed by blackcurrant and strawberries and a touch of espresso. But its infanticide to be drinking this so young. It needs at least 5 years+ IMO. Potentially its quite complex and could be fantastic.... On day 2 it smoothed out and opened up and on day 3 it hinted …

2009 vintage

Waited a long time for this wine and it really dissapointed me. It wasn't corked or anything, just blah. Expected so much more. Regret not drinking it right away now, might have been different.

2004 vintage

Good, solid, somewhat austere left bank Bordeaux. Dark notes of wet earth and pencil lead, good acid and tannic structure. Not much in the way of fruit or perfume. Softened a bit over time in the glass, but didn't gain much of interest. Overall, this was not an exciting wine and had no distinctive personality, but it was enjoyable and satisfying, a good accompaniment for the braised short ribs.

2005 vintage

- Violet color with slow forming legs and aromas of blackberry, burnt toast and dusty. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of blackberry and strawberry jam with a medium body. Round texture with a medium finish.

2009 vintage

Deep earthy opening, capsicum, dark ripe cherry, touch of spicebox. Ripe berries and slight spiciness on palate. Medium acidity and tannin.

2009 vintage

- Brick color with medium forming legs and aromas of black currant and phenolic with a medium/full body with a medium finish.

2005 vintage

Smells like grass, leather, and earth. Fruit and integrated tannins on the palette. Not bad at all, but not getting any better

2005 vintage

Drank in a comparative test with 2009 Fay from Stag's Leap. Definately drank too early - heavy on tannins and still a bit sharp. Earthy, fruit palate indicated it would improve with age.

2009 vintage

WSET Level 2 Class 1 (BCIT Downtown Campus, Vancouver, BC) : Tasted blind. Clear, deep garnet. Nose is clean, with pronouced aromas of tobacco, dark red fruit, currant, cocoa. Palate is dry, with medium+ body, medium+ acid, and high tannins. Flavours of black currant, smoke, light oak, black olive. Good quality, and nowhere near ready to drink...

2005 vintage

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