France • Bordeaux • Saint-Estèphe • Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend • Château Calon Ségur • 3rd Growth • 75cl Bottle

Château Calon Ségur 2009

Château Calon Ségur 2009 captures the generosity of a great Bordeaux vintage while preserving the signature elegance and structure of Saint-Estèphe. A wine of depth, charm, and remarkable ageing potential, marked by its iconic heart label.

Overview

Château Calon Ségur, a historic Third Growth of the 1855 classification, is one of the most emblematic estates of Saint-Estèphe. Renowned for its distinctive style combining structure, freshness, and aromatic precision, the estate produces wines that age beautifully while retaining a refined and elegant profile.

The 2009 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest of the modern era in Bordeaux. Warm and perfectly balanced climatic conditions allowed for optimal ripeness, resulting in wines that are rich, generous, and immediately appealing, yet supported by a solid tannic backbone.

Château Calon Ségur 2009 stands out for its ability to combine power with finesse. More accessible in its youth than classic vintages, it nevertheless retains the depth, structure, and ageing capacity that define the estate’s identity. A superb expression of Saint-Estèphe in a solar and highly seductive vintage.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
The nose is expressive and generous, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark cherry, layered with notes of cedar, graphite, tobacco, and subtle hints of spices and licorice. The aromatic profile is both rich and classically Médocain.

Palate:
The palate is full-bodied, smooth, and well-structured. The wine unfolds with ripe, velvety tannins and a generous core of dark fruit. Despite the richness of the vintage, it maintains freshness and balance, with a firm backbone that provides length and precision.

Finish:
Long and elegant, the finish lingers on notes of black fruits, cedar, and fine spices. It leaves a lasting impression of harmony, depth, and classic Saint-Estèphe character.