The Marquis of Calon Ségur - Saint-Estèphe 2013

Wine Advocate

84 / 100

byNeal Martinthe10/28/2016

The 2013 Marquis de Calon-Segur has an easy-going, uncomplicated raspberry coulis and black cherry bouquet that has more fruit intensity than I was expecting, probably because of the Merlot component. The palate is medium-bodied with rather hard tannin on the entry, a little hollow on the mid-palate with sour cherry and strawberry on the finish. It's a little lean overall so drink this over the next 3 to 5 years.

Wine Spectator

86 / 100

the3/31/2016

Jamessuckling.com

90 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

This is very well done for the vintage with currant and chocolate character. Medium body firm tannins and a savory finish. Velvety texture. Mostly merlot. Drink now or hold.

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

The 2013 Marquis de Calon Segur picked up a lot of the Merlot, at 38%, along with 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It is a pleasant wine that represents 50% of Calon Segur’s harvest, but in no way can it be compared to its truly profound bigger sibling. Drink over the next 5-7 years.

Calon Segur was purchased from the Gasqueton family by Suravenir, a large French insurance company. It is no secret that this is one of the greatest vineyards in Bordeaux, if not the world, and while the wines have always been impressive, there has always been considerable room for improvement. 2013 may mark an historic transition from a consistently excellent-to-outstanding wine, to one that is poised to be another potential first-growth of the Medoc. The yields were 36 hectoliters per hectare producing a final blend of 92 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot with an impressive natural alcohol level of 13.1%.

matthewjukes.com

16 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

(60 Merlot, 40 Cabernet Sauvignon) Upright with clean, fresh red berry notes. Crunchy tannins and a refined feel, this is a lovely, balanced Marquis.

Vinous

86-89 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/17/2014

Smoke, tobacco, licorice, black cherries and scorched earth all take shape in the 2013 Marquis de Calon. The style is virile, broad-shouldered and also a bit brawny, but at the same time the 2013 has plenty of flesh to drink well for a number of years.

Wine Advocate

83-85 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The 2013 Marquis de Calon is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. The bouquet is has a light and airy bouquet with stony black fruit, lacking a little weight and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, simple herbaceous fruit with an easy-drinking foursquare finish.

Decanter.com

16,3 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/14/2014

Very attractive supple and elegant fruit, a good second wine

Jamessuckling.com

87-88 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

A fruity, delicate red with plum, currant and berry character. Medium body with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Pretty second wine for vintage.