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Vintage | 1982 |
Rating | 90-94 |
Classification | Médoc - 3ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Estèphe |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | From 100 € to 200 € |
Château | Calon Segur |
Country | France |
BOURGEOIS ROBLOT RENE Derrière la grange 1982
Chambolle Musigny
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 1982
Richebourg
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 1982
Grands Echezeaux
Sauternes
Pauillac
Pomerol
Haut Medoc
Haut Medoc
Saint Julien
Pessac Leognan
(5-2012)
The 1982 Calon Segur was also quite popular amongst the crowd due to its ready, willing and able nature. Its nose was open and brothy with yeast, game and nut aromas. The palate was tasty and gamy, a bit more jammy than the others with lots of cherry flavors. The minerals and slate came out, and the finish strengthened.
Like Certan de May, I bought this in both half and 750 ml bottles. Only recently have the half bottles reached full maturity, and the 750 ml remains a massive, backward wine for long-term aging. A dense, opaque garnet color is followed by notes of roasted meats, herbs, black currants, incense, and damp earth. Full-bodied, still extremely tannic (sweet but noticeable tannins), rich, and backward, where perfectly stored, this 1982 will last for another 50 years. The estate has always compared it to their 1947, which is still a vibrant wine, and the 1982 should be just as profound.