Marquis de Calon 2014 - Second vin du Château Calon Ségur

Bettane & Desseauve

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

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

About the wine:

Black fruit (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

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

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

James Suckling

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

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.