1996 Calon Segur St Estephe

92 pts - Wine Advocate

["The 1996 may not be as profound as I had predicted from cask, but it is an exceptional wine. Dark ruby-colored, with a complex nose of dried herbs, Asian spices, and black cherry jam intermixed with cassis, it possesses outstanding purity, and considera

90 pts - Wine Spectator

["Currant and fresh herbs. Full- to medium-bodied, with plum flavors and a medium finish.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now."]

93 pts - Vinous

["Very good deep ruby-red. Somewhat sauvage aromas of plum, leather, roasted meat, black olive and tobacco leaf. Supple entry, then juicy and penetrating, with strong but well-integrated acids. A real vin de garde, with a high percentage of cabernet sauvi

Producer: Calon Segur
Vintage: 1996
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
Appellation: St Estephe
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