Château Calon Ségur – Calon Ségur 2008 – Bordeaux France

Château Calon Ségur 2008 is a mature Third Growth Saint-Estèphe with Cabernet Sauvignon at its core, showing cassis, cedar, tobacco, spice, and firm Left Bank structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon-led Bordeaux blend with Merlot and Petit Verdot
• Region / Appellation: Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2008
• Aging: Exact 2008 regimen not stated consistently across reviewed sources
• Alcohol: Not used because reviewed secondary sources disagree
• Serving Temp: Not specified in the reviewed sources
• Style: Dry, structured, mature classified-growth Bordeaux red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Black currant, dark cherry, cedar, tobacco leaf, licorice, herbs, graphite, and subtle floral notes define the wine, with fresh acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, focused finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A mature vintage from one of Saint-Estèphe’s historic Third Growth estates
• Cabernet Sauvignon gives the wine classic Left Bank depth and structure
• The 2008 has enough age to show savory complexity while retaining freshness

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast lamb
• Ribeye or prime rib
• Braised beef or short ribs

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature classified-growth Bordeaux
✓ Saint-Estèphe fans who like cedar, cassis, and savory depth
✓ Cabernet-focused drinkers
✕ Not ideal if you prefer soft, fruit-forward reds

Scores

93 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93 Points – James Suckling
92 Points – Decanter

Production

Exact 2008 production was not stated in the reviewed same-vintage sources.