Chateau Calon Segur - Saint-Estephe Grand Cru Classe 1961 (750ml) Cahors

Chateau Calon Segur - Saint-Estephe Grand Cru Classe 1961 (750ml) CahorsCritical Acclaim A top performer from a five star vintage according to Decanter! 1961 is described as "a classic vintage, producing concentrated yet finely balanced claret" by Decanter, who writes that "the outstanding feature of this vintage was its consistency across the board, from first growths to Crus Bourgeois On the left bank every appellation produced some outstanding examples. The wines were in most cases very attractive drinking by the end

Reveals ripe plum and blackberry fruit that meld nicely with hints of anise

dusty tannins that add depth and nuance to a long

aged for 3 months in concrete vats

and the sweet flavors of red fruits

JS94James SucklingWhat a lovely nose

In the Prosecco DOC Treviso area

around 1453

Clear pencil lead and slate gives a sense of restraint and balance to what are fully ripe fruits

integrated spice and vanilla oak

and hints of spice box

son of a winegrower

In another year or two