Château Calon-Ségur
Calon-Ségur
Saint-Estèphe
2008
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2017-2038), within the full drinking arc.
This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2047.
The ‘08 Calon-Ségur.
Château Calon-Ségur 2008 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Château Calon-Ségur 2008 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
The 2008 vintage
Château Calon-Ségur's 2008 wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
About Château Calon-Ségur
Château Calon-Ségur's wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Braised short ribs with truffle polenta
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Roasted venison with blackberry jus
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Château Calon-Ségur 2008?
Château Calon-Ségur 2008 is a Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estèphe, France.
What does Château Calon-Ségur 2008 taste like?
Château Calon-Ségur 2008 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.
When should Château Calon-Ségur 2008 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2015-2047. Within that arc, the peak window is 2017-2038. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Château Calon-Ségur 2008?
Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Roasted venison with blackberry jus.