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  • Country ranking ?

    1 496
  • Producer ranking ?

    48
  • Decanting time

    1h
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Beef

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The Story

Fifty-five hectares (136 acres) at the time of the 1855 classification, fifty-five hectares today: the estate is a rare example of consistency of terroir over the centuries.

The vineyard is made up of one single block adjacent to the village of Saint-Estèphe. Unique in the Médoc, it is completely surrounded by a stone wall. Inside, closest to the château, this “enclos” groups together the most famous plots of Calon.

There are very few ge...

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Wine Information

1966 is an outstanding year for very classic and delicate wines. However, the year started out as anything but promising. The major rainfall that started at the end of June continued into July, but the hot start to August dried the soil and the weather gradually improved toward autumn, until it was nearly perfect for the harvest.

These wines share a truly classic, graceful and high-quality character so typical of Bordeaux wines, thus makin...

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Vintage 1966

1966 was an exceptional year in Bordeaux for very classic and delicate wines. However, the year started off as anything but promising. The main rainfall that began in late June continued into July, but the hot start to August dried out the soil and the weather gradually improved towards autumn, until it is almost perfect for harvest.

These wines share a truly classic, graceful and high quality character so typical of Bordeaux wines, making ...

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Brick red and Evolved

ending

Medium, Vibrant and Spicy

flavors

Blackcurrant, Smoky, Nutty, Chocolate and Spice

nose

Intense, Complex and Rich

recommend

Yes

taste

Well-structured, Balanced, Well-Integrated, Medium-bodied, Harmonious, Vivid and Refined

Verdict

Full-bodied

Written Notes

Medium strong, brick-red colour. Full, versatile, intensive nose with hints of spice, milk chocolate and plenty of bouquet from aging. Medium-bodied, fairly intensive taste with dimension and balance. Although the wine lacks the elegance of the 1961, it is excellently enjoyable right now.
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Origin

St.Estephe, Bordeaux
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