Saint-Estèphe

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The wines of Saint Estèphe (Bordeaux), racy wines

The first known vines in Saint-Estèphe date back to the Roman occupation, but it was Bordeaux merchants who, by raising and selling Saint-Estèphe wines themselves, played a major role in the appellation's reputation. The 19th century, marked by prosperity, saw the creation of the great estates of today. This trend continues today with the regrouping of smaller estates.

A land of great wines, Saint-Estèphe is located almost in the center of the Médoc, close to the Gironde estuary, equidistant from Bordeaux and Pointe-de-Grave. With 1,250 hectares, the Saint-Estèphe appellation d'origine contrôlée is the largest of the Médoc's six communal appellations. Annual production can reach 60,000 hectolitres. All crus families are represented (5 Crus Classés, 45 Crus Bourgeois, 25 Crus Artisans and other Crus). The soil is characterized by a remarkably diverse composition of layers, a consequence of its rugged topography, and excellent natural drainage. Everywhere, the soil is strewn with quartz and rolled pebbles, mixed with a light, sandy surface that gives the wines their distinctive finesse. The subsoil is made up of the famous Saint-Estèphe limestone, which outcrops to the west of the commune. Saint-Estèphe wines are blended mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon combined with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Thanks to ideal climatic and geological conditions, Saint-Estèphe wines are characterized by their solid qualities and robust constitution. As a result, they can age for a very long time while retaining their youth and freshness. The subsoil is more clayey than that of other riverside appellations, giving the wine a distinctive character.

Characteristics of Saint Estèphe wines

The blend of Saint Estèphe wines is composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Merlot (40%), completed by Cabernet Franc (7%) and Petit Verdot (3%).

To the eye, a Saint Estephe has a lovely dark red color. With its rich bouquet, it is distinguished on the palate by great length and a solid structure. Refined and elegant, Saint Estephe is characterized above all by a great finesse of aromas, between ripe fruit (blackcurrant) and floral notes (violet) to which are added notes of mocha, vanilla, spices and licorice.

While they can be enjoyed young, Saint Estèphe wines are more suited to laying down (or even long laying down), thanks to their exceptional ageing potential. Aging between 5 and 50 years gives them fruitiness and roundness.

Saint Estèphe Grands Crus Classés and other exceptional wines

The Saint Estèphe appellation boasts just 5 Grands Crus Classés in 1855: Château Montrose, Château Calon Ségur, Château Lafon-Rochet, Château Cos Labory and Château Cos D'Estournel, famous for its cellars topped with Asian-inspired pagodas. These prestigious châteaux also produce a second wine from young vines, making it possible to enjoy an excellent Saint Estèphe at an affordable price.

The Saint Estèphe AOC includes other great wines, including "Crus Bourgeois", a label awarded to high-quality Bordeaux wines that were not classified in 1855. Exceptional Crus Bourgeois include Château Ormes de Pez, Château Phélan Ségur and Chateau Haut Marbuzet, located between Cos d'Estournel and Château Montrose. The Haut Marbuzet wine is particularly rich, deep and warm.

Food pairing with saint estèphe

What to eat with a Saint Estèphe wine? As a red wine with great tannic power, it goes perfectly with red meats such as prime rib. It also goes very well with lamb, hare, game birds (pheasant, pigeon, partridge...), poultry or mushroom-based dishes. To fully appreciate the aromas of this world-renowned wine, serve at a temperature of between 15 and 18°C.

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Le C de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2020 - 3ème vin

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

merlot

delicious

black fruits

good acidity

"A perfect introduction to this prestigious appellation and estate!

C de Calon Ségur was known as "Saint-Estèphe de Calon Ségur" until the 2018 vintage. Essentially made from young Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines, this third wine benefits from the equipment and know-how of its elder brother's team. C as in the third letter of the alphabet, for the estate's third wine. C as in Cœur, the symbol of the Marquis de Ségur's love for the estate and the distinctive sign of our bottles. C for Calon, quite simply.

Le C de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2020 - 3rd wine

Château Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2019 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

3*Coup de Coeur Hachette

98/100 Vinous

98/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

98/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

97-98/100 Terre de Vins

97/100 Decanter

97/100 Yves Beck

silky

freshness

grand cru classé

emblematic

"One of the stars of the vintage: dizzying intensity, exemplary precision and velvety texture!

"Blueberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, a beautiful floral nose, iris, spicy, menthol slightly eucalyptus. What a bouquet of aromatic complexity and freshness. Straightforward on the palate, very nice caressing touch, chiseled, fresh tannins. Crystalline texture. A very Cabernet Calon Ségur with remarkable overall precision. Bravo!" (Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing 2020) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2019 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé

Château Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

96-97/100 Terre de Vins

94/100 James Suckling

94/100 Yves Beck

17/20 Le Point

93-94/100 Vert de Vin

93/100 Decanter

1*Étoile Hachette

refined

dazzling

reference

"One of the greatest successes of the vintage! ~ Decanter "

"The commitment is clear: Phélan is made to last! The primeur bottle is not about immediate seduction; it's all about building a balance between density and aromatic expression. It may seem austere today, but when aired, floral and blackcurrant scents make a breakthrough. Clean, rich and sapid on the palate, with great length. Exceptional tannin quality". (Terre de Vins 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Château Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2020

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4/5 (1 review)

94/100 RVF

94/100 Terre de Vins

94/100 Le Figaro

94/100 Yves Beck

93/100 Decanter

93/100 Wine Enthusiast

crunchy

potential

character

mad charm

"Particularly good with truly superb sparkle and admirable fruit definition! ~ La RVF "

"Over the past 6 years, the proportion of Merlot has increased, giving this already charming cuvée greater stability, roundness and body. The expressive, fruity nose heralds a fleshy, fresh, digestible palate, framed by tonic, ripe tannins. The fine, powdery, licorice palette is already pleasant to taste. (Terre de Vins 2021) A fine wine, owned since 1940 by the Cazes family, who also run Château Lynch-Bages in Pauillac. - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Ormes de Pez - Saint-Estèphe 2020

Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2015 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4/5 (6 reviews)

99/100 Coup de Cœur RVF

98/100 James Suckling

98/100 Yves Beck

98/100 Bettane & Desseauve

2*Étoiles Hachette

97/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

dense

exceptional

grand cru classé

large class

"A new legend for a vintage that brings out the full force of its terroir with exemplary precision!

"The intensity and clarity of the fruit are incredible. Blackberries, spices like cloves, blueberries, sandalwood and dried lavender. Full body and lovely, dense mid-palate with perfectly polished tannins. Extremely long and beautiful. One of the best young Montrose's in a long, long time." (James Suckling 2018) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2015 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

3.6/5 (9 reviews)

96/100 Decanter

94/100 Yves Beck

92/100 James Suckling

92/100 A. Larsson

90/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

16++/20 Jancis Robinson

potential

character

cru bourgeois

safe bet

"A fine Saint-Estèphe at the right price!

"Purplish purple. Filigree, complex bouquet with notes of black berries, licorice wood and chocolate. On the palate, the wine is fruity, elegant and creamy. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins that reveal themselves slowly. Fruity, persistent finish. A great success and a wine with excellent ageing potential". (Decanter 2021) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Petit Bocq Saint-Estèphe 2018 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

5/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

94/100 James Suckling

94/100 RVF

94/100 Terre de Vins

94/100 Yves Beck

93-95/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

juicy

character

reference

"An excellent Saint-Estèphe, surpassing many others in this vintage! ~ James Suckling "

"True to form, Haut-Marbuzet has produced a charming 2021, a silky wine with a caressing texture and soft tannins. The Merlot grapes give it the roundness and smoothness that have made it such a success". (Le Guide Vert de la Revue du Vin de France 2025) - A beautiful bottle in the making! - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Château Beau-Site - Saint-Estèphe 2022 (magnum)

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

94-95/100 James Suckling

93-94/100 Terre de Vins

93/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

92/100 Decanter

92/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

91-93/100 Yves Beck

structured

potential

magnum

best seller

"His style and intensity are truly impressive ~ Decanter "

"It's back in our selection for its great success: incredible fruitiness blending crunchy blackcurrant, morello cherry, laurel, greedy concentration, fine tannins underlining a juicy structure. Already a very pleasant tasting experience. Note its small yield, so it should be tracked down as soon as it comes out of primeur". (Terre de Vins 2023) - Case delivery possible for orders of 1 magnum of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Beau-Site - Saint-Estèphe 2022 (magnum)

Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe 2019 - Second vin

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

3/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

93/100 James Suckling

91/100 Decanter

90-91/100 Vert de Vin

90/100 RVF

gourmet

character

second wine

safe bet

"A must for the 2019 vintage ~ Decanter!"

"Ripe and round, with a pH of 3.9, which may not suggest great longevity, but in a second wine, what you're looking for is the accessibility and signature of its elder, and that's what you get in spades. Tons of character, brushed Damask berry and blackberry fruit, beautifully supple but present tannins, and a mouthwatering finish." (Decanter 2020)

Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe 2019 - Second wine

Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe 2020 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4/5 (2 reviews)

94-95/100 Terre de Vins

94/100 Wine Enthusiast

93-94/100 Vert de Vin

93/100 Decanter

93/100 Vinous

93/100 Yves Beck

mad charm

cru bourgeois

Must Have

"Between power and finesse, a kind of Iron Man who dances the Salsa!"

"Lilian Ladouys 2020 is a real charmer, just as it was in barrel. Silky, aromatic and nuanced, Lilian Ladouys presents a profile that evokes red fruits, cedar, spices and crushed flowers. This medium-weight Saint-Estèphe is simply magnificent. (Vinous 2022)

Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe 2020 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe 2019 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

5/5 (1 review)

100/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

99/100 James Suckling

99/100 Terre de Vins

99/100 Yves Beck

98-99/100 Vert de Vin

98/100 Decanter

98/100 Vinous

98/100 Wine Enthusiast

98/100 RVF

powerful

great care

grand cru classé

haute couture

"Absolutely delicious! A great Cos destined to seduce several generations... "

"Superb nose of flowers, "al dente" black fruit, spices and graphite. Very dense on the palate, massive without being heavy, with lovely tension and a caressing finish. Tense and fresh. Great overall precision. Lots of personality and breed. A future very, very great Cos that asserts itself with a chiselled, delicate and powerful mouthfeel, perfectly balanced and with an assertive verticality. Well done! A wine to keep for the next 50 years, even if you can already enjoy it now". Anthocyanes 2021) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe 2019 - 2nd Grand Cru Classé

Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2017

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4.7/5 (3 reviews)

94/100 RVF

94/100 Le Figaro

93/100 Bettane & Desseauve

93/100 Vert de Vin

92/100 Vinous

92/100 Yves Beck

1*Étoile Hachette

round-tipped

mad charm

ready to drink

"Perfectly on target, suave and refined as hell. It will be hard to resist! - RVF "

"The bouquet of Haut-Marbuzet is beautifully fresh, with dark berries and refreshing nuances in perfect symbiosis. The palate remains in line with the bouquet; it is delicious, inviting and fresh. Good aromatic expression, ideally supported by structure. The tannins are elegant, perfectly integrated and offer good support. A St-Estèphe with finesse. Bravo." (Yves Beck 2019) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Haut-Marbuzet - Saint-Estèphe 2017

Château Laffitte Carcasset Saint-Estèphe 2019 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

4/5 (1 review)

93/100 Vinous

93/100 Terre de Vins

93/100 Le Figaro

92/100 Yves Beck

92/100 Wine Enthusiast

91/100 James Suckling

attractive

cru bourgeois

quality-price

"Racy, powerful, a great price, it has it all! ~ Le Figaro "

"Lafitte-Carcasset 2019 is impressive, just as it was in barrel. Full-bodied and texturally intense, the 2019 packs a lot of punch. Aromas of black fruit, spice, leather, tobacco, gravel, menthol and licorice develop effortlessly in the glass. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2019 is a great beauty." (Vinous 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Laffitte Carcasset Saint-Estèphe 2019 - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur

Château Sérilhan Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

3.5/5 (2 reviews)

92-93/100 James Suckling

91-93/100 Robert Parker

92/100 Decanter

92/100 Vinous

90/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

fleshy

cru bourgeois

ready to drink

quality-price

"An excellent deal for the appellation!"

"Serilhan 2016 is a treat. It has a gorgeous, well-defined bouquet, with aromas of blackberry, cigar box and smoke that gently unfold in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, with succulent black and red fruits, very fine tannins, a quality new oak veneer, but more than enough fruit, and a long, sensual finish. Utterly appealing, this wine is a true Saint-Estèphe seducer!" (Wine Advocate 2017). This Cru Bourgeois du Médoc is an excellent bargain with immediate pleasure!

Château Sérilhan Saint-Estèphe 2016 - Cru Bourgeois

Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2020 - Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

100/100 Robert Parker

99/100 James Suckling

99/100 Yves Beck

99/100 The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

99/100 Vinous

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

powerful

to be penned

deep

exceptional vintage

sophisticated

game

grand cru classé

to the top

"An unforgettable bottle rated 100/1000 "

"Surpassing the 2019 and rivaling the 2016 as this estate's best vintage in recent decades, the 2020 Château Montrose is a monument in the making. With aromas of violets, black fruits, licorice, loamy soil, black truffle and subtle spices, it's full-bodied, deep and layered, with a seamless, elegantly muscular profile, terrific purity and energy, wonderfully powdered tannins and a long, resonant finish. It's 13.7% alcohol, like the superb 2009, but it's even deeper, more vibrant and more complex than the latter. It's well worth seeking out, and confirms Montrose's status as one of the Médoc's leading contemporary estates and as a premier cru" (Wine Advocate 2023) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2020 - Grand Cru Classé

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