In Bond Fine Wine. 1995 Château Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 97/100 (JS). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Situated at the northern end of Saint Estephe, this traditional and historic estate was for years impeccably run by the shrewd, no-nonsense Madame Capbern-Gasqueton. 'The most northerly of all the Classed Growths, this is one of the greatest terroirs of Bordeaux according to Robert Parker but also dependably one of the best values of Bordeaux too, especially so in comparison with the other stars of St Estephe, Cos and Montrose. Their new winemaker Vincent Millet (formerly quality director at Chateau Margaux) made his mark with an excellent 09.
Neal Martin (NM) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/10/2016 · Drink 2015-2045
The 1995 Calon-Segur was the vintage that raised the profile of this estate and heralded the start of the late Mme Gasqueton's era. At 20 years of age, it shows no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. Far from it. It has an endearing bouquet that still seems youthful: brambly red fruit, asphalt and a light marine influence. Allowing the wine to open, there is a subtle winegum scent. The pala…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 91/100 · Vinous, 1998-05-01 · Drink 0-0
Good deep red-ruby color. Black cherry, leather, olive and a hint of crystallized berries; fresher on the nose than the '97. Sweet, firmly structured and very nicely balanced, with strong but integrated acidity and very good flavor definition. Tannins are ripe and fine.
James Suckling (JS) — 97/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 19/05/2014
I always loved this wine from the first time I tasted it in 1998. It has such purity and power yet it's reserved and beautiful. It's one of the best Calons ever. I drank a bottle with some friends in Manhattan last week and it was the wine of the evening. It was full-bodied with silky tannins and a focused and intense finish. Lots of currant and berry character and hints of dried spices. It's fin…