Chateau Calon Segur 1995 (12 Bottles)

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 is one of the most famous names in Bordeaux and is renowned for making classic, structured claret that is true to the St Estephe style. perfect for current drinking. James suckling, the famous American wine critic, has just re-tasted the 1995 vintage of wine and awarded it 97 points, saying that it has "such purity and power yet its reserved and beautiful." He goes on to say that it is"... one of the best Calon Segurs ever." "I always loved this wine from the first time I tasted it in 1998. it has such purity and power, yet it's still reserved and beautiful. it’s one of the best Salons 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 skilky tennis and focused and intense finish. lots of currant and berry character and hints of dried spices. its finally opening up and giving real pleasure now like so many 1995 Bordeaux now." 97/100 Score, James Suckling May 2015

Pairs well with

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