Chateau Calon Segur Saint Estephe 2021, 6 x 75cl

Château Calon Segur s vineyard extends across 55ha of land, with soil composed of gravel from the Quaternary period and a clay sub-soil from the Tertiary period. The average age of the vines being 20 years old, this wine, a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Ageing took place for 20 months in 100% new barrels.

Tasting Notes:

This is delicious, refined, poised, one of the wines of the vintage. Has the signature of 2021 in terms of cool and savoury fruits, with graphite and gunsmoke aromatics. A cool climate Calon, very different from the style of wines you have found here in the trio of 2018-2019-2020, but it is successful, and a fine example of the savoury, sculpted wines that were possible within the conditions of the year. Understated power, juicy finish, old school elegance. You can begin drinking in around 6 or 7 years, but will age. – Score 95 – Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, April 2022

Serving Suggestions:

Pairs well with beef, lamb, game and poultry dishes.