1996 Calon Segur
Saint Estephe, Bordeaux,
$230. 00
Bottle
$2760.00 Dozen
Closure: Cork
Notes sourced from erobertparker.com
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 considerable tannin in the finish. This classic, medium to full-bodied, traditionally made wine improves dramatically with airing, suggesting it will have a very long life. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2028.Rating: 92 points