Château Calon-Ségur 1990 - Saint-Estèphe

Château Calon-Ségur 1990: The "Wine of Lovers" in an Outstanding Vintage

Estate Presentation: The Historic Heart of Saint-Estèphe

Château Calon-Ségur, Third Growth in the 1855 classification, is one of the oldest and most poetic estates in the Médoc. Its history is forever linked to Marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, who declared in the 18th century: "I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon." Since then, the famous heart has adorned the label of this exceptional wine. Enclosed by walls, the vineyard produces wines of remarkable consistency, combining the austere character and longevity of Saint-Estèphe with a nobility of fruit of great tenderness.

Description of the 1990 Vintage: Hedonism and Voluptuousness at Maturity

The 1990 vintage is one of Bordeaux's greatest historical successes. Thanks to a hot and sunny summer, the grapes achieved perfect phenolic ripeness, a rare occurrence at the time. At Calon-Ségur, 1990 is a spectacular success: the usual firmness of the terroir is enveloped in velvety flesh, aromatic generosity, and irresistible deliciousness. After more than three decades of aging, this bottle displays a masterful balance between the roundness of Merlot and the powerful, refined Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bottle Condition: Perfect Liquid Integrity

Sourced from a genuine natural cellar with ideal humidity, this bottle guarantees optimal tasting conditions.

• Liquid Level: Perfect (into the neck, impeccable original level).
• Color: Dark garnet red, deep and beautifully clear with brick reflections.
• Label: Slightly stained, spotted, and worn by cellar humidity, but the emblematic heart, the 1990 vintage, and the estate name are perfectly identifiable.
• Capsule: Impeccable, airtight, and well-sealed.
• Overall Impression: A very healthy collector's bottle, ready for a romantic and memorable tasting.

Aromatic Profile and Food Pairings

On the nose, the wine opens with an enchanting bouquet of candied blackcurrant, prune, cigar box, precious leather, dark chocolate, truffle, and sweet spices. On the palate, the attack is smooth, rich, and enveloping. The tannins are silky-fine, fully integrated into a fleshy, warm texture. The finish is endless, marked by magnificent smoky and fruity notes. Purchase this mythical bottle to celebrate Valentine's Day, a wedding anniversary, or to accompany a rack of lamb in a herb crust, duck with figs, or Tournedos Rossini.