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The October 2021 Auction: Part 2

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Auction Ends: 10/14/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #58. Calon-Ségur 1961

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 96 JG.
"This is a great, great 1961 that is still a few years away from its apogee of peak drinkability. This hails from the old days at the château, when Calon was renowned for the longevity of its wines, and the 1961 is still a bit chewy and will continue to improve with further bottle age. The bouquet is very, very deep, pure and stunning, wafting from the glass in a vibrant blend of black cherries, sweet dark berries, Cuban cigar wrapper, a complex base of dark soil, a touch of coffee bean and a smoky topnote. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and rock solid at the core, with the purity of 1961’s fruit beautifully synthesized to the classic, sturdy structure of Calon and adding a perception of roundness on the backend that is very rare for Calon in this era. The finish is very, very, very long, focused and well-balanced, with a chewy nature still in evidence to the remaining tannins, and great grip and complexity closing this magical 1961. Hard to believe that this wine, which is now more than fifty years of age, is going to be even better with further bottle age! This is the finest vintage of Calon-Ségur I have ever had the pleasure to taste." View From the Cellar, Jan/Feb 2014, Issue #49
Provenance: The Dominion Cellar
Notes: Top shoulder, lightly corroded, lightly scuffed, lightly damp stained, lightly bin soiled, slightly recessed cork capsule, lightly scuffed, damp stained, bin soiled, nicked label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $475

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