This great St.-Estephe estate has turned out a succession of brilliant wines. The 2005, a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, has put on weight over the last year. An opaque ruby/purple hue is accompanied by a sweet nose of earth, smoke, cassis, and cherries as well as a textured, full-bodied mouthfeel. While the tannin is high, there is beautifully sweet fruit underlying the wine’s structure. It will require 8-10 years of cellaring after release, and should drink well for three decades. Score: 94-96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (170), April 2007
This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon (as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever seen) and 40% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first two weeks of October. The result is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Score: 93-96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006
Opulent, well knit with fine fruit and spice notes. Luscious entry, ripe fruit notes, yet on a tight rein. Potent yet restrained, with silky tannins. Drink from 2015. Awarded 5 stars. Score: 18.5+ Decanter Magazine, Decanter Magazine, July 2008
Solid, densem for the moment a bit odurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the palate. Firm and chunky- much less sophisticated than Montrose and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little less concentrated on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows with life and should never dissapoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little on the finish. Needs a lot of time. Very, very solid. Drink 2016-28 Score: 17+ Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006
This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon (as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever seen) and 40% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first two weeks of October. The result is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Score: 93-96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006
Opulent, well knit with fine fruit and spice notes. Luscious entry, ripe fruit notes, yet on a tight rein. Potent yet restrained, with silky tannins. Drink from 2015. Awarded 5 stars. Score: 18.5+ Decanter Magazine, Decanter Magazine, July 2008
Solid, densem for the moment a bit odurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the palate. Firm and chunky- much less sophisticated than Montrose and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little less concentrated on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows with life and should never dissapoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little on the finish. Needs a lot of time. Very, very solid. Drink 2016-28 Score: 17+ Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006