The second wine of the Medoc's most northerly classed growth, Château Calon-Ségur, this approachable Saint-Estèphe is a great introduction to the Grand Vin. The estate's vineyards cover 74 hectares of land located to the north of the village of Saint-Estèphe, and grow on 5 metre deep gravel beds mixed with varying amounts of sand, limestone and clay.
The winery has been owned by the Capbern Gasqueton family since 1894. After the death of Mrs. Madame Gasqueton, in 2012, it was acquired by Suravenir Insurance Company, a subsidiary of French Credit Mutuel Arkea, and Jean-Pierre Denis became the new owner of the winery. He has a keen interest in wine and is also a wine collector.
After two years of renovation, the winery built a new gravity wine cellar, which was put into use in 2016. After the hand-harvested grapes are transported to the brewing workshop, they are placed on a vibrating destemmer for gentle destemming, and then immediately sent to a cooling pipe to cool down to 12 degrees, which keeps the grapes fresh. After cold maceration before fermentation, the grapes are gently transferred to the fermentation tank under the influence of gravity. The winery is equipped with a variety of stainless steel fermentation tanks of different sizes to ferment grapes from different plots separately, providing more refined choices for the final wine blending. The first wine will be aged in French oak barrels with a proportion of 100% new barrels for 18 to 20 months; the second wine will be aged in new French oak barrels with a proportion of 30% new barrels for about 17 months.
The vineyard covers an area of 55 hectares and overlooks the Gironde. In addition to benefiting from the regulating effect of the river, the soil in the garden is also affected by river sedimentation, forming a very deep gravel subsoil with excellent drainage. The thin clay covering the surface can retain the moisture needed for grape growth. This soil composition gives the Calon Saga red wine the characteristics of both strength and delicacy. The vineyard is surrounded by an ancient stone wall. Under its protection, the current area of the vineyard is no different from the year it was rated as a third growth in 1855, which is very rare in the entire Medoc. Currently, the garden is planted with 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. In addition to grapevines, some pea plants are also planted in the garden. These plants not only act as natural pesticides, reducing the use of chemical agents, but also maintain the balance of soil vitality and mineral elements, creating healthier growth for the grapevines. environment. In addition, the winery also began to plan to further increase the planting proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in 2006. The winery carefully selects premium Cabernet Sauvignon clones of varying qualities to provide greater complexity to the final wine.
Currently, a total of three wines are produced: the main wine, Chateau Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe, France, with an annual output of approximately 80,000 bottles; the second wine, Le Marquis de Calon Segur, Saint- Estephe, France), with an annual output of approximately 120,000 bottles; three-brand wine Saint-Estephe de Calon Segur, Saint-Estephe, France, with an annual output of approximately 50,000 bottles.
Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is the second wine of Château Calon Ségur. This wine provides a different interpretation of the terroir of Château Calon Ségur. The blend of Le Marquis de Calon Ségur contains an average of 75% Merlot, which is completely different from the winery. genuine wine. Vincent Millet emphasizes: "It benefits from its true expression; the plots are separated from the beginning." Le Marquis de Calon Ségur offers immediate enjoyment, warmth and velvety texture; typically aged in 30% new oak barrels Aged for 17 months, it is delicious, smooth and expressive, its charm stands out and at the same time reminds us of the elegance of the real wine.
【Chateau Calon Segur】
Chateau Calon Segur is located in the village of Saint-Estephe in the Medoc (Medoc), Bordeaux, France. It is ranked as a third-level chateau in the 1855 Classification (The 1855 Classification). ) adjacent.
It is one of the oldest wineries in the Medoc. Its origins can be traced back to the Gallo-Roman period, and it began making wine as early as the 12th century. The "Calon" in the name of the winery originally came from the Latin "Calonis", which refers to the small boats that shuttled back and forth in the inner river basin of the Medoc region to transport wood. Like other wineries with a long history, Chateau Calon Segur has changed owners several times.
🏅 James Suckling 91 pts
Sweet currant and black currant with violet undertones. Medium-bodied with fine, caressing tannins that carry nicely through the finish. Slightly hollow mid-palate but it will fill in nicely. Second wine of Calon Segur. A year or two will open this nicely. Drink from the end of 2024 onward.
🏅 Jeb Dunnuck 91 pts
The second wine of this great château, the 2021 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur offers ample cassis, spicy herbs, cedar, and tobacco notes in a medium-bodied, ripe, charming style that carries fine tannins and outstanding length. It’s already impossible to resist (as are many 2021s) yet should easily evolve for 10–15 years in cold cellars.
🏅 Wine Enthusiast 94pts
This second-label wine is a fine reflection of the estate. It is rich, with beautiful tannins and a creamy texture that has soft and generous blackberry fruits. Drink from 2028.
🏅Wine Advocate 90pts
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