2000 Calon Segur St Estephe

2000 Calon Segur St Estephe

This is a highly potential wine. From the first nose it already showed an interesting character; concentrated tea leaves mingling with big fruits. The wine does not overpower on the palette, a very balanced wine. It does not shout, nor is the wine shy, it slowly reveals itself. The fruits are very subdued, it'll take another 2 decades for this wine to mature, as the searing tannins are everywhere within the wine. I'd award it 5 stars down the road without a doubt as right now it's not ready to drink.

24 June 2014
The 2000 Calon Segur remains youthful at the rim. It boasts a well defined nose of red fruit, currants, strawberries, roses, cedar, and a hint of forest floor. The palate is medium bodied with refined tannins. It has mellowed, now offering tobacco and tart red cherries on the finish. This Calon Segur from 2000, a longtime favorite, is now in its prime, delivering a beautifully balanced and enjoyable experience.