Marquis de Calon 2014 - Second vin du Château Calon Ségur
Bordeaux
Red
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Drink or Keep
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
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1*Étoile
Hachette
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92/100
James Suckling
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16,5/20
Le Figaro
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93/100
Vinous
"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!
Features
Estate
Château Calon-Ségur
Cuvée
Marquis de Calon
Vintage
2014
Designation
Saint-Estèphe
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
64% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon
Terroirs
gravel and sand soils
Viticulture
traditional
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in thermo-regulated conical stainless steel vats. Maceration for 20 days. Pumping over twice a day. Fermentation at 26°C
Breeding
17 months, 50% in new barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby robe
Nose
Dense and powerful, this is a wine of great concentration and real complexity.
Mouth
harmonious and elegant, with beautiful aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry, with hints of smoky spices and well-melted tannins.
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with entrecôte à la bordelaise, jugged hare, game birds, cheese platter...
Château Calon-Ségur
Saint-Estèphe
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)
About the domain :
The restoration of the château, completed this spring, admirably complements that of the vat room and the updating of the vineyard, restoring the property to its long-awaited status as the commune's seigneurial cru, majestically enclosed within its walls. A formidably competent team has given this exceptional terroir every opportunity to produce wines on a par with a premier grand cru classé. The estate belonged to the Capbern-Gasqueton family for over a century, and since 2012 has been owned by the Suravenir insurance company. Even more so than the second wine, marquis-de-calon, the Capbern cru produced on vines outside the walls of the clos produces a Saint-Estephe with exceptional value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
In the second wine, the proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are reversed, as is often the case. The former, generally ripening earlier, takes precedence over the latter. Without having the power of its elder brother, this wine is very pleasant, with an elegant fruity and woody bouquet and a lovely weave of melted tannins.
About the domain :
A noble house named after the medieval parish of Saint-Estèphe (Calones), this cru is one of the oldest in the region. Between 1659 and 1681, it passed into the hands of the Ségurs, who developed this vineyard to which they were very attached: "I make wine in Lafite and Latour, but my heart is in Calon", said Nicolas-Alexandre. Backing onto the village of Saint-Estèphe, the walled vineyard covers 55 ha, the same area as when it was classified in 1855, planted on a thick layer of gravel resting on clay. Owned by the Gasqueton family from 1894 to 2012, Calon is now owned by Suravenir, a subsidiary of the Crédit Mutuel group, which has embarked on an extensive renovation program, including the construction of a new vat room.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Black fruits (blackberry), greediness for a structured, straightforward palate with tight, structured tannins. This Marquis is deliberately charming and unctuous, but retains the austerity of its terroir.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
Acquired in 2012 after the death of Denise Gasqueton, by the Suravenir insurance group, Calon-Ségur is now aiming very high, and is equipping itself with all the resources it needs to achieve this. The estate, with its exceptional terroir, has already demonstrated its ability to produce wines that rank among the greatest Medocs. Very tight, firm and long in the making, they possess, at their best, an extraordinary density and elegance, which we're beginning to see in recent vintages. Vincent Millet, from Château Margaux, has been Technical Director since 2006. His mission: to lead the cru towards greater quality, by adopting a blending approach that is much more marked by Cabernet Sauvignon. Given the success of recent vintages, Calon-Ségur has established itself as one of the Médoc's most interesting brands. As a result, demand continues to grow.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated 93/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2017 guide) 92/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberries, mushrooms and flowers are followed by round, juicy tannins and a savory finish. Like notes of bitter orange. Drink from 2020.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16.5/20
About the wine:
Calon-Ségur's second wine is very Merlot, 64%, which gives it richness and power. 14,7°. A gourmet wine, but with imposing tannins that need to be refined.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
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