Chateau Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe, 1998, 75cl

Château Calon Ségur 1998 is an exclusive red wine from Saint-Estèphe in Bordeaux, France, from a château classified as Troisième Cru Classé (3rd Cru Classé) in 1855. The château is known for uniting classic Médoc structure with elegance and aging depth, and the 1998 vintage today stands out as a mature and characterful Bordeaux for those who appreciate developed wines.

The 1998 vintage is typically stated as a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, which gives the wine a fine balance between dark fruit, firm structure, and mature, secondary nuances.

In the glass, Château Calon Ségur 1998 offers complex aromas of blackcurrant, dried cherries, plum, tobacco, cedar, leather, truffle, forest floor, and spices. The taste is classic and well-developed with rounded tannins, good freshness, and an elegant, earthy finish, which makes the wine particularly interesting for lovers of mature Bordeaux.

This Saint-Estèphe red wine pairs particularly well with beef, lamb, game, mushroom dishes, braised dishes, and mature cheeses. Its mature style and complex bouquet make it ideal for special dinners where you desire a classic Bordeaux with character and history. The bottle comes in 75 cl. The fact that 1998 is today described as being near or at its mature drinking window makes it particularly attractive for those who want a wine with developed notes rather than a young, powerful profile.