Chateau Calon-Segur Saint-Estephe 2006

Name: Chateau Calon-Segur Saint-Estephe 2006
Brand: Hart Davis [HDH]
SKU: SF-5-HDH--042126-53
Price: 149.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$149⁹⁹

A mature Saint-Estèphe approaching its twentieth birthday, and showing the quiet authority that classed-growth Bordeaux earns with time. Calon-Ségur is the famous Third Growth on the northern edge of the Médoc, the one whose label bears a heart — the Marquis de Ségur famously said that while he made wine at Lafite and Latour, his heart belonged to Calon. The 2006 is one of the last bottlings in the old, Merlot-forward style, and it's drinking beautifully right now: the structure has softened, the fruit has turned from blackberry into something more savory and sous-bois, and the long Saint-Estèphe finish does the rest. A ready-to-drink classic.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"Bright ruby-red. Perfumed, terroir-driven aromas and flavors of redcurrant, licorice, iron, cinders, woodsmoke, minerals and pepper, plus a whiff of meat. At once dense and suave, with herbal and peppery nuances contributing to the wine's impression of insinuating vinosity and inner-mouth aromatic character. Almost rustic in its soil tones but not in its refined texture. Finishes with building tannins and a juicy freshness. A wine worth following." —Stephen Tanzer

Robert Parker

93 points

"Tasted at Bordeaux Index's tasting and at the château, the 2006 Calon Segur was current winemaker Vincent Millet's first vintage. In many ways, you can see it as one of the last of the "old style" Calon Segur wines with a higher percentage of Merlot than nowadays (the 2006 consists of 33% Merlot), while I aver that the tannins are not as fine as they are nowadays. The Merlot component is vividly expressed on the nose with ravishing ripe red cherries, kirsch and strawberry, just slightly smudged by the alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, quite sexy in style but it does not have the class of more recent vintages and it seems to have remained tough up on the finish. It will loosen up with time, so afford this another 6-8 years in bottle. Tasted January 2016." —Neal Martin

Jancis Robinson

17.5 points

"Remarkably deep crimson. Savoury, racy nose with good depth and confidence. Not heavy or rustic - really quite transparent and with almost Lafite-like lift and race. Well done with no greenness and just a little tightening on the finish. Finer than the more solid Montrose. Positively succulent! You might reproach it for being just a little lightweight." —Jancis Robinson MW

Decanter

93 points

"Not a wine that will please everyone. This has the austerity and backward thinking of 2006 mixed with the sleek fruit of Calon; rich, dark and not at all showy. Instead, it is subtle, delicate and thoroughly lovely."

Wine Spectator

92 points

"Focused and fresh, with violet and blackberry aromas and vanilla undertones. Full-bodied, with very pretty berry fruit character, fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Refined."

More about Chateau Calon-Segur

Wine Details

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Other Regional Grapes , Red Blend
Vintage

2006
Size

750ml
Farming Practice

Traditional
Sweetness

Dry
Body

Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary, hard aged cheeses, beef bourguignon, or a simple grilled ribeye with marrow butter.

Tasting Profile

Medium to full-bodied and mature. Aromas of dried black fruit, leather, tobacco leaf, and forest floor; the palate is silky, savory, and long, with the tannins fully resolved.