2023 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France 750ml

$111.00

$129.00

Vintage

Producer

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Sub-Region:

Medoc / Saint-Estephe

Grape/Blend

Bordeaux Blend Red

Pairing

Beef and Venison

Standard Bottle (750 mL) 24 units available

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Futures

Tasting notes

Arriving fall 2026.

Fine Wines International

The 2023 Calon-Ségur is another en primeur success for this resurgent Saint-Estèphe third growth. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, wild berries and plums, it's medium to full-bodied, cool and layered, with a deep and integrated core, terrific concentration, lively acids and refined structuring tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. It's a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that checks in at 14% alcohol. (WK)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Producer

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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