2020 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France 750ml

2020 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France 750ml

$128.00
$175.00
Vintage
2020
Producer
Chateau Calon-Segur
Country: 
France
Region: 
Bordeaux
Sub-Region: 
Medoc / Saint-Estephe
Grape/Blend
Bordeaux Blend Red
Pairing
Beef and Venison
Standard Bottle (750 mL) 58 units available

 

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Tasting notes

Even visually this stands apart with its inky, glass-staining ruby colour. Rich and powerful but restrained, this is a brilliant Calon Ségur, more old school than the past few vintages in that there is tight cassis, eucalyptus and mint leaf restraint, but still utterly luscious black cherry and damson fruits, concentrated, supple and chiselled tannins with a touch of crème de cassis and incense. Exceptionally impressive. 47% of overall production, 33hl/h yield, 100% new oak, 3.85ph. Vincent Millet director as well as technical director.

Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux
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Chateau Calon-Segur

Calon-Ségur is one of the oldest properties in the Médoc—dating back to the middle ages. In the 18th century, the estate fell into the hands of the Marquis de Ségur. Despite the fact that he also owned the more prestigious Chateau Lafite and Chateau Latour, the Marquis famously said: "I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is in Calon.” Today the bottle’s iconic label depicts a large heart around the estate's name. Located in the north of the St-Estèphe appellation, this historic Third Growth winery got its name from the small river boats, or “calons,” that were used to ferry timber ...
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