2009 Château Calon Ségur, St Estèphe, Bordeaux

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2009 Château Calon Ségur, St Estèphe, BordeauxA pretty nose of raspberry and blackcurrant coulis leads to an elegant palate of fresh bramble fruit and black cherries. Calon Segur is not a powerful wine in 2009 but it is sophisticated with fine, gentle tannins and a twist of sweet spice on the finish. Usually in the shadow of its sister property, Grand Puy Lacoste ( here with the exact samescore ) , this is more expressive than usual . The nose is opulent and inviting , but what follows is a model

this displays ripe

A viscous oiliness brings cohesion

even aristocratic

but it has the legs for ageing if desired

the nose is pure old Demerara rum – richly spiced

Spirits Buyer

alongside breadth and long length

Intense and mouthfilling with wonderful length

hedgerow fruit and ripe but refreshingly firm tannins

The ’83 is maturing gracefully now

brought up in a mix of new and used oak

well-focussed fruit led to a long