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생산지(Region, Appellation): 프랑스-보르도-메독-생테스테르 (France-Bordeaux-Medoc-Saint Estephe)
생산자(Winery): Chateau Calon-Segur 
포도 품종(Varietal type): 60% 카베르네 쇼비뇽(Cabernet Sauvignon), 40% 메를로(Merlot)
빈티지(Vintage): 2005

Gift or Purchase: Gift from Wonsoongi (After we found out that he was one of the recipients of a prestigious fellowship, we decided to celebrate it by purchasing this wine. It's a wonderful way of celebrating a special occasion. When we drink this, we will remember our joy over the news. He also got me a small wine cellar (He should not have said he would be "boojabangee" :-)) This is basically how my journey to the world of wine began.)

가격(Market price): 100~120 USD per 750ml bottle
시기(Date acquired): 2008년 6월 (June, 2008)
양(Quantity acquired): 1*750ml


와인평론가들의 평가 (Professional Reviews)

Robert Parker, Wine Advocates
A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the totally closed 2005 Calon Segur is one of those traditionally made, backstrapping, uncompromising Bordeaux that will last 30-40 or more years. Its dense ruby color with purple nuances is followed by a nose that reluctantly offers up scents of damp earth, wood smoke, black cherries, cassis, and an exotic Asian spice character. The wine is formidably endowed and broodingly tannic, with noticeable acidity and a structured, nearly impenetrable mouthfeel. Nevertheless, it is easy to sense the weight, extract, and richness in this pure, deep wine. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050. Score 92+, May 2008.

This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon (as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever seen) and 40% Merlot. The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first two weeks of October. The result is a classic Calon-Segur exhibiting a dense purple color, ripe black cherry, cassis, smoke, earth, and new oak characteristics, powerful but sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Score: 94-96, April 2006.

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
(60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot) Bright ruby. Precise aromas of black cherry, leather and flowers. Then densely packed and a bit tight in the middle. Lively and powerful, if a bit less pliant than the unusually fleshy 2003 was at the same stage. Finishes long, with mounting, dusty tannins. A very solid, chewy wine that should require a good seven or eight years of bottle aging and last for upwards of 20 years. 90-93 points.

James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste. Score: 94.June 30, 2006.


Chateau Calon-Segur:
- 1855년 확립된 보르도 공식 품질등급 분류에 따른 3급 샤토. (Classified as Troisièmes Crus Classés (Third Growths) in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855) 
- 라투르와 라피트의 주인이었던 세귀르 후작가의 알렉산더(Nicolas-Alexandre, 1695-1755) 가 내 마음은 세귀르에 있다라고 해서 에티켓이 하트 모양이라는 이야기가 유명함. (Nicolas-Alexandre(1695-1755) who also owned Chateau Latour and Chateau Lafite Rothschild at the time said that his "heart was with Calon". The wine's label today includes a drawing of a heart reflecting his passion for Calon-Segur.)