I've had many vintages of Calon-Segur; this may be the oldest. The cork was perfect even with nearly 20 years of bottle aging. It took about an hour for the glass to open. Typical of Grand Cru Bordeaux, the bouquet was pleasant and graceful. A great value for under $130. Cheers!! — 11 years ago
Great, lifted nose of wild strawberry, light soy, mushroom yet with a freshness of lifted floral notes of Rose bud and petal that you may find in good Barolo, bright, fresh yet with the intensity of balsamic notes. In the mouth this wine is beautifully resolved with dried (but still fresh) black berry, fresh herbal with an umami finish. Uber! — 10 years ago
Just beginning to settle down. May revisit this vintage in 5 years. — 11 years ago
My 4th bottle, the best and my last, this absolutely killed it and is why I love Napa Valley Cabernet, especially #Spottswoode. 12 years old this easily has another 10 to go but is in a beautiful place right now. Open or decant for 30 minutes, though I did not decant. A deep resold color, not a sign of brick as one would expect. Shows the importance of provenance (bought from winery). A complex set or aromas and flavors of creme d'cassis, currants, sweet and sour cherries, sweet cedar, and graphite. Palate wise the textures are all in alignment, with medium to full body, ample acidity and medium grain slightly chewy tannins that may be it's only flaw. #2002 — 11 years ago
Spicy nose, red cherries, lot ad tannins left, may be another 5-8 years — 12 years ago
Jesse Dang
Found this bottle tucked away and misplaced due to a move a year ago and was pretty anxious about how the bottle may have been stored over the past 12 months. Fears were put to rest soon after opening. Glorious fruit and a little dirt for good measure - so glad I found this gem. — 10 years ago