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

Bordeaux

Red

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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.

Features

Estate

Château Calon-Ségur

Cuvée

Le C de Calon Ségur

Vintage

2020

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Gravel soils, predominantly clay subsoils

Viticulture

Traditional

Harvest

Manual with 1st grape inspection on the vine, vibrating de-stemmer and manual sorting table

Winemaking

Temperature-controlled stainless steel truncated-cone tanks, 18 to 21-day vatting period, microbullage, co-inoculation, exogenous yeasts and bacteria in stainless steel tanks at 25°C.

Breeding

14 months in 3-year-old barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Garnet color

Nose

Pleasant notes of red fruit

Mouth

Supple attack, good acid structure with black fruit aromas (blackcurrant and blackberry) and vanilla notes, fairly persistent finish.

Serve

AT 17-18°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2030+

Production

Approx. 50,000 bottles

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with entrecôte à la bordelaise, duck breast, cheese platter...

Château Calon-Ségur

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Saint-Estèphe

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

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

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

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.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

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.

James Suckling

James Suckling

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