2003 Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 6x75cl

Vinous 92-94

Full ruby-red color. Very fresh aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and dark chocolate; not at all surmuri Then ripe but aromatic and juicy in the mouth, with penetrating, rather powerful flavors of dark berries, minerals and dark chocolate. Conveys an impression of inner-mouth energy, one side-effect of which is that the wine’s substantial density is partly hidden today. Finishes with very fine but firm tannins and superb persistence. This is absorbing its 50% new oak very well. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2004]

Robert Parker 93

This beautiful 2003 exhibits a dense ruby/purple color, a vigorous youthfulness, and plenty of mulberry, black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with notions of cedarwood, baking spices and roasted herbs. Ripe, medium to full-bodied, fresh and precise, this wine is just hitting full maturity where it should remain for another 10-15 years. [28/08/2014]

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2029

JancisRobinson.com 16.0

Deep garnet. Ripe dried-fruit notes but quite dry on the palate. Savoury, firm and just in balance. (JH) [21/03/2013]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2018