In Bond Fine Wine. 2018 Château Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France. Third Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 99/100 (JD). 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.
James Molesworth (JMol) — 96–99/100 · Wine Spectator, 28/03/2019
Delivers a laser beam of cassis, bitter plum and cherry reduction notes, with an extremely fine-grained structure carrying this through a long finish. Accents of iron and violet are piercing in their purity and definition. A very complete and precise wine.
Jeb Dunnuck (JD) — 97–100/100 · JebDunnuck.com, 24/04/2019
In the running for the wine of the vintage in Saint-Est'phe (if not the whole Medoc), the 2018 Chateau Calon S'gur is a tentative blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Petit Verdot that will spend 20 months in new French oak. In comparison to the more backward Montrose and more classically styled Cos d'Estournel, this beauty is as sexy and opulent as Sai…
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 96–98/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 23/04/2019
The 2018 Calon-S'gur is blended of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot (14.9% alcohol). It is anticipated to age for 20 months in barriques, 100% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs just a little coaxing before it reveals seductive notes of baked cherries, warm cassis, licorice and smoked meats with nuances of hoisin, camphor, Chinese five spice and dr…