Chateau Calon Segur 2021
Château Calon Ségur is located in the Saint Estèphe appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. As one of the oldest estates in the Médoc, its history dates back to at least 1147. The winery is currently owned by the French insurance company Suravenir, which acquired the property in 2012 and has since implemented a significant modernization program, including a gravity-powered winery and high-density vineyard replanting. The estate is famed for the heart on its label, inspired by the 18th-century owner Marquis de Ségur, who famously declared that while he made wine at Lafite and Latour, his heart was at Calon.
Wine Description
Château Calon Ségur presents a deep purple hue and a complex sensory profile. The bouquet is highly aromatic, featuring notes of cassis, violets, black cherry, and raspberry coulis, layered with hints of pencil shavings, Indian spices, menthol, and espresso. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a velvety, seamless texture and ultra-fine, powdery tannins. It displays impressive density and vertical intensity, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-laden finish.
Accolades
Vinous – 97 points
Wine Enthusiast – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
The Wine Advocate – 95+
Food Pairing
This robust Saint Estèphe is best paired with rich, savoury dishes that complement its structured tannins and complex aromatics. Excellent choices include grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops with asparagus, or beef Wellington. For a more regional match, consider earthy dishes featuring truffles, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses such as Comté or Manchego.
Château Calon Ségur is located in the Saint Estèphe appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. As one of the oldest estates in the Médoc, its history dates back to at least 1147. The winery is currently owned by the French insurance company Suravenir, which acquired the property in 2012 and has since implemented a significant modernization program, including a gravity-powered winery and high-density vineyard replanting. The estate is famed for the heart on its label, inspired by the 18th-century owner Marquis de Ségur, who famously declared that while he made wine at Lafite and Latour, his heart was at Calon.
Wine Description
Château Calon Ségur presents a deep purple hue and a complex sensory profile. The bouquet is highly aromatic, featuring notes of cassis, violets, black cherry, and raspberry coulis, layered with hints of pencil shavings, Indian spices, menthol, and espresso. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a velvety, seamless texture and ultra-fine, powdery tannins. It displays impressive density and vertical intensity, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-laden finish.
Accolades
Vinous – 97 points
Wine Enthusiast – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
The Wine Advocate – 95+
Food Pairing
This robust Saint Estèphe is best paired with rich, savoury dishes that complement its structured tannins and complex aromatics. Excellent choices include grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops with asparagus, or beef Wellington. For a more regional match, consider earthy dishes featuring truffles, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses such as Comté or Manchego.
Description
Château Calon Ségur is located in the Saint Estèphe appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. As one of the oldest estates in the Médoc, its history dates back to at least 1147. The winery is currently owned by the French insurance company Suravenir, which acquired the property in 2012 and has since implemented a significant modernization program, including a gravity-powered winery and high-density vineyard replanting. The estate is famed for the heart on its label, inspired by the 18th-century owner Marquis de Ségur, who famously declared that while he made wine at Lafite and Latour, his heart was at Calon.
Wine Description
Château Calon Ségur presents a deep purple hue and a complex sensory profile. The bouquet is highly aromatic, featuring notes of cassis, violets, black cherry, and raspberry coulis, layered with hints of pencil shavings, Indian spices, menthol, and espresso. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with a velvety, seamless texture and ultra-fine, powdery tannins. It displays impressive density and vertical intensity, balanced by fresh acidity and a long, mineral-laden finish.
Accolades
Vinous – 97 points
Wine Enthusiast – 97 points
Decanter – 95 points
The Wine Advocate – 95+
Food Pairing
This robust Saint Estèphe is best paired with rich, savoury dishes that complement its structured tannins and complex aromatics. Excellent choices include grilled ribeye steak, roasted lamb chops with asparagus, or beef Wellington. For a more regional match, consider earthy dishes featuring truffles, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses such as Comté or Manchego.
