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In a few words ...
"i make wine at lafite and latour, but my heart is in calon" nicolas-alexandre de ségur, owner in the 18th century. Château calon-ségur is the most northerly cru in the saint-estèphe appellation. Gallo-Roman capital of the town then known as "saint-estèphe-de-calon", the château added the name "ségur" to the name of the owner family in the 17th century. After several successions, the estate reverted in the 18th century to nicolas-alexandre de ségur, nicknamed "the prince of vines" for also owning lafite and latour. Despite the renown of his other two estates, he was particularly fond of calon, and his love for it is still evident on the heart-shaped label affixed to the view of the vineyard. His wines are of great finesse, with airy, lace-weave tannins and a charming style whose delicacy and femininity are sure to delight our senses and taste buds. Their particular style does not necessarily meet the standards of modern tasters. It's a wine that requires patience and isn't for everyone. Nevertheless, calon ségur wines can reach such heights as the legendary vintages of 1926, 1947, 1949, 1953 and 1982. Calon ségur will delight the palates of wine connoisseurs. The estate, run by the Gasqueton family, was recently acquired by Suravenir Assurances in association with Jean-François Moueix (Petrus), and has stated its ambition with conviction: "We aim for nothing less than excellence. In this long process of restructuring, we will go slowly, at the pace of nature. Today, we have a better understanding of the vineyard. Our goal is 2028, by which time Calon-Ségur will be at its very best," says Laurent Dufau, Château General Manager. With this in mind, major investments have been made, with the delivery in 2016 of new vineyard facilities.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet reveals notes of cassis, violet, mocha, vanilla, spices and licorice.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Roasted | Smoked
Taste
The wines of Saint-Estèphe have strong tannins and thus reach their maturity more slowly than most other medals. They offer black fruits, a note of freshness, often a woody or smoky aspect and a floral touch.
Wine Elegant | Fruity | Long
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The vineyard of st-Estèphe covers 1250 hectares in the Medoc. The soil is mostly gravelly and allows a good maturity of the grapes. The estuary of the Gironde which borders the appellation allows a very favorable thermal regulation.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Omelette with truffles
Meat
Confit of duck, lamb.
Vegetables
Cèpes stuffed.
Guides reviews
93 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate
17.5 / 20 La Revue du Vin de France avant 2020
93 / 100 James Suckling
16.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson
91 / 100 Wine Spectator
92 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin
92 / 100 Wine Decider
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• 5 reviews • Registered since 2019 • Reviewed on the 1998 vintage of this wine on 05/05/2019
pleasant on the decline
Château Calon Ségur
Château Calon Ségur is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 62 wines available to purchase, including the wine Calon Ségur 2008.
Appellation
Saint-Estèphe
The appellation Saint-Estèphe is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Château Calon Ségur and its 61 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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