Chateau Calon Segur is one of the oldest estates in Saint Estephe dating back to 1147. In 1894 its vineyards were purchased by Georges Gasqueton and Charles Hanappier. The Gasqueton family managed the estate until 2012. In July of 2012 Chateau Calon Segur was sold for 170 million Euros to the French Insurance Company, Suravenir Insurance. Jean-Pierre Moueix , the owner of Petrus and the massive negociant company Duclot, took a minority stake in Chateau Calon Segur.
This bottle was decanted for one hour and served with a homemade meatloaf, green beans and roasted potatoes on Valentines Day!
Crimson in color. 13% ABV. Classic nose of red fruits, leather, graphite and wet leaves. Medium body with perfect acidity and a compelling freshness. Supple, warm and approachable. Black cherry, plums, currants and minerals on the palate. Nice length on the finish with gritty tannins. Well made Bordeaux from a less than ideal vintage that is showing well at twenty years of age. It is hard to ask for more. Best over the next 2-4 years.
My rating: 91 points.
The 2020 vintage is available now for about $140 and should be glorious.