\r\n \r\nWith a rich, centuries-old history, Château Calon-Ségur is today run by the heirs of Denise Capbern-Gasqueton, who brilliantly succeeded her husband Philippe in 1995 until his recent death in 2011. The vineyard is located on gravelly, hilly terrain. Château Calon-Ségur 's grape varieties are 65% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with an average age of 40 years. \r\n \r\n Château Calon-Ségur is aged in the traditional way, for an average of 24 months in oak barrels, some of which are new. Château Calon-Ségur is generally considered one of the most powerful, full-bodied Saint-Estèphe wines in the Bordeaux appellation.","4/5","See all 42 reviews","More information on the ","Wine estates recommended by","Buy your Calon-Ségur wines at the best price on private sale!","Rated site","19674 notices","20€","Free on your 1st order*.","Access to sales!","Our latest sales of wines Château Calon-Ségur","|","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 that makes our bottles so unique. C for Calon, quite simply.","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).","cabernet sauvignon","powerful","complex","red meat","great wine","\"Critically acclaimed!\""," \"The nose is very deep and fragrant; the 1% Petit Verdot is quite powerful and intense with ripe fruit aromas. The palate, however, is very soft and silky, so juicy and charming, with great balance. Great energy and freshness emanate from this lively, well-defined wine - succulent, yet intense and linear in structure. The weight comes from plump, ripe fruit - blackcurrant, black cherry and plum - counterbalanced by a refreshing, wet-stone, pencil lead minerality. The richness is undeniable, the concentration is there, but there's also a prestidigitation on the finish, so well executed and so long.Very impressive indeed. (Decanter 2023)","3.5/5 (2 reviews)","textured","second wine","epicurean wine","safe bet","\"A great success!","\"The 2018 Marquis de Calon Ségur is breathtakingly beautiful. Bright, powerful and punchy, this 2018 has so much to offer. Expressive floral notes and savory, spicy Cabernet aromas add nuance to a core of dark red fruits and purplish berries. Beautifully textured and inviting, this Marquis is truly dazzling in 2018.\" (Vinous 2019 - Antonio Galloni) - Wooden case delivery on orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).","3.8/5 (10 reviews)","\"In the second wine, the proportion of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is reversed, as is often the case. The former, which generally ripens earlier, takes precedence over the latter. Without having the power of its elder, this wine is very pleasant, with an elegant fruity and woody bouquet and a lovely weave of melted tannins\". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018) Superb!","An expert selection","The best wines and champagnes rated by the greatest guides (Hachette, Gault Millau, La Revue du Vin de France, Bettane & Desseauve, Parker, Concours, ...).","Direct from the estates","For impeccable preservation, all the bottles of wine on sale on our site are still in the cellar of the winery or its merchant at the time of your purchase.","Wines at the best price","You always get the best price on the wines you buy on 1jour1vin , and if you find your wine cheaper on another site, we'll refund the difference.","Contact","Delivery","Help/FAQ","GTC","Privacy policy","Wine news","1jour1vin Reviews","Download application","Navigation problems","Manage my cookies","Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, and should be consumed in moderation.","1jour1vin - 2024"]}
Château Calon-Ségur is a 94-hectare wine estate located atSaint-Estèphe, near Bordeaux. It is ranked third grand cru in the 1855 Bordeaux wine classification, in the Saint-Estèphe appellation.
With a rich, centuries-old history, Château Calon-Ségur is today run by the heirs of Denise Capbern-Gasqueton, who brilliantly succeeded her husband Philippe in 1995 until his recent death in 2011. The vineyard is located on gravelly, hilly terrain. Château Calon-Ségur 's grape varieties are 65% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, with an average age of 40 years.
Château Calon-Ségur is aged in the traditional way, for an average of 24 months in oak barrels, some of which are new. Château Calon-Ségur is generally considered one of the most powerful, full-bodied Saint-Estèphe wines in the Bordeaux appellation.
"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 that makes our bottles so unique. C for Calon, quite simply.
"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).
"The nose is very deep and fragrant; the 1% Petit Verdot is quite powerful and intense with ripe fruit aromas. The palate, however, is very soft and silky, so juicy and charming, with great balance. Great energy and freshness emanate from this lively, well-defined wine - succulent, yet intense and linear in structure. The weight comes from plump, ripe fruit - blackcurrant, black cherry and plum - counterbalanced by a refreshing, wet-stone, pencil lead minerality. The richness is undeniable, the concentration is there, but there's also a prestidigitation on the finish, so well executed and so long.Very impressive indeed. (Decanter 2023)
"The 2018 Marquis de Calon Ségur is breathtakingly beautiful. Bright, powerful and punchy, this 2018 has so much to offer. Expressive floral notes and savory, spicy Cabernet aromas add nuance to a core of dark red fruits and purplish berries. Beautifully textured and inviting, this Marquis is truly dazzling in 2018." (Vinous 2019 - Antonio Galloni) - Wooden case delivery on orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).
"In the second wine, the proportion of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is reversed, as is often the case. The former, which generally ripens earlier, takes precedence over the latter. Without having the power of its elder, this wine is very pleasant, with an elegant fruity and woody bouquet and a lovely weave of melted tannins". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2018) Superb!