Wine Spectator Score: 93

Robert Parker Score: 92

Region: Bordeaux

District: Saint Estephe

Type: Still Wine

Color: Red

Varietal: Blends & Meritage

Vintage: 2005

Size: 750ML

Available: 1

Brand: See more from Chateau Calon Segur

Sku: 24508

Price: $129.99

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Wine Spectator Review:
Has a beautiful nose of crushed berry, spices and nutmeg, with a hint of coffee. Then turns to licorice. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a long finish of vanilla, berry and cinnamon. Beautifully crafted. Best after 2014.

Parker Review:
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the totally closed 2005 Calon Segur is one of those traditionally made, backstrapping, uncompromising Bordeaux that will last 30-40 or more years. Its dense ruby color with purple nuances is followed by a nose that reluctantly offers up scents of damp earth, wood smoke, black cherries, cassis, and an exotic Asian spice character. The wine is formidably endowed and broodingly tannic, with noticeable acidity and a structured, nearly impenetrable mouthfeel. Nevertheless, it is easy to sense the weight, extract, and richness in this pure, deep wine.