Calon Segur Half 2020

Château Calon-Ségur 2020 is a Left Bank Bordeaux from the Third Growth Château Calon-Ségur in St-Estèphe. Calon-Ségur is the most northerly of all the Médoc Grand-Crus Classé and one of the most highly regarded of St-Estèphe`s Cru Classé properties. Its distinctive walled 75ha vineyard contains an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon and in some vintages the Grand Vin can see as much as 90% Cabernet in the blend. The 2020 is a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and was aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 18 months. "Displaying a deep purple-black colour, it straight away springs up with bright scents of freshly picked black raspberries, kirsch and blackberries, needing considerable swirling to reveal a vast array of nuances—rose oil, cardamom, iron ore, graphite, lavender and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate has a solid structure of firm, ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the tightly wound red and black fruit layers, accented by lots of mineral and floral sparks, finishing with impressive length and depth. Beautiful, beautiful wine!" Wine Advocate, 2021