1961 CHÂTEAU CALON SEGUR 1961

Saint Estèphe

Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé

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85-89 / 100

Good

1961 CHÂTEAU CALON SEGUR 1961

Saint Estèphe

Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé

Condition Good

Stock : 0 bottle

298,00 € tax incl. 248,33 € tax excl.

Avis d'expert

86 / 100

Wine Spectator

(4-1996)
Call it a rough-hewn wine because of its tannic texture and chunky, obvious flavor components of fruit, butter and earth. But it's likable and enjoyable and seems to improve as you sip.

Features Château informations

Features

Vintage	1961
Rating	85-89
Classification	Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé
Region	Bordeaux
Appellation	Saint Estèphe
Colour	Red
Volume	0.75 l
Price	From 200 € to 300 €
Château	Calon Segur
Country	France

Château informations

Calon Segur

The Chateau Calon-Segur is a 94 hectare vineyard located in Saint-Estephe. It is ranked third cru classé in the rankings of 1855. The vineyard grows on gravelly and hilly terrain. The vines consist of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc with vines average age of 40 years. The wine is made very traditionally, aging for on average 24 months in oak barrels, partly new (30-50% depending on the year). The wine of Calon-Segur is generally regarded as one of the most powerful and full-bodied wines of Saint-Estephe. The estate also produces a second wine called Calon Segur Marquess and the cru bourgeois Capbern Gasqueton.