Saint Estephe Troisième Cru Classé 1978

As I said earlier, a splendid year that is offering unexpected satisfaction, perhaps by favorite Bordeaux vintage from the 1970s.

A clear red color with distinct garnet hues and aromas that are definitely those from bottle aging and veer towards forest notes, with those of cinchona and juniper quite evident. The earthy note is subtle as is that of humus. The mouthfeel is almost lithe, very balanced and elegant making it a noble drop. A great example of how even in Bordeaux a wine that is not ranked that high (Calon Ségur is a Troisième Cru Classée Saint Estephe) can have an extraordinary propensity to age.

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