Chateau Calon Segur 2003 (6 Magnums)

Vineyard

Owner:  Nicolas-Alexandre, Marquis de Segur

ABV: 13-14.9%

Soil: Clay and Gravel soils

Vineyard Surface area: 75 Hectare

Location: Saint-Estephe

The Wine

Grape Varieties: up to 90% Cabernet Sauvignon as with Merlot and Cabernet Franc

Ageing: in New Oak, Fined with Egg whites and produced in small quantities

Tasting Notes

This beautiful 2003 exhibits a dense ruby/purple colour, a vigorous youthfulness, plenty of mulberry, black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with notions of cedar wood, baking spices and roasted herbs. ripe, medium to full-bodied, fresh precise this wine is just hitting full maturity where it should remain for another 10-15 years. 93/100 Robert Parker

Pairs well with

Beef, Game (Deer, Venison), Poultry, Lamb