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Château Calon-Ségur 2019

Updated · Sep 9, 2026

Producer
Château Calon-Ségur
Region
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux · FR
Vintage
2019
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

Château Calon-Ségur is a historic Third Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, the northernmost classified growth in the Médoc. Under modern ownership and renovated facilities, the estate produces classic, powerful Cabernet-dominated wines of remarkable precision. The 2019 vintage showcases Saint-Estèphe's signature gravelly terroir alongside opulent fruit and rigorous structural balance.

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Tasting review

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Château Calon-Ségur is a historic Third Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, the northernmost classified growth in the Médoc. Under modern ownership and renovated facilities, the estate produces classic, powerful Cabernet-dominated wines of remarkable precision. The 2019 vintage showcases Saint-Estèphe's signature gravelly terroir alongside opulent fruit and rigorous structural balance.

Structured tasting profile

ClarityClear
IntensityDeep
ColorRuby
Aroma intensityPronounced
DevelopmentDeveloping
SweetnessDry
AcidityMedium+
TanninHigh
AlcoholHigh
BodyFull
Flavour intensityPronounced
FinishLong
QualityOutstanding
Readiness for drinkingCan drink, with potential

Primary

Black fruit, Red fruit, Floral, Spice

Secondary

Oak

Tertiary

Bottle age (red)

Quality markers

✓ Balance, ✓ Length, ✓ Intensity, ✓ Complexity

Up to 8 aromas across all three categories, with a target of 4–5 palate flavours. Only supported descriptors are listed; absences do not count as aromas. Red check counts are not scores.

Expert commentary

The 2019 grand vin displays impressive depth with intense aromas of crème de cassis, graphite, and toasted cedar. The palate offers immense structural concentration, matching formidable fine-grained tannins with vibrant acidity and elevated alcohol seamlessly. Its finish extends with remarkable persistency and pure mineral precision.

Serving and ageing guide

This wine is judged as outstanding, justified by complete balance, exceptional finish length, intense aromatics, and deep complexity. Both aroma and flavour intensity register at high, working in complete harmony. The concentrated black fruit core effortlessly buffers the firm, high tannin load, fresh medium-plus acidity, and 14.5% abv alcohol. Regarding readiness, the wine can drink now but has potential for ageing. It is still tight and youthful, requiring aeration if opened today. It possesses the structural density, fruit depth, and acid line to evolve positively for 25 to 35 years, softening into complex cedar, leather, and sous-bois notes. Serve at 16–18°C after decanting for at least two hours to allow the tightly wound structure to breathe. Pair with roasted rack of lamb, prime ribeye steak with marrow sauce, or rich game dishes.

Appearance

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Nose

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Palate

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Quality

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Readiness for drinking

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Maison Apéro uses a multi-stage validation process. This tasting review is data-driven reference information created from wine information and analytical signals. Actual aromas, flavours and condition may vary by bottle, storage, service and individual perception, so it is not a definitive assessment.