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The Producer
Located at the extreme north of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, this estate is among the oldest properties in the Médoc. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages when it belonged to the Lords of Calon. In the 18th century, it was acquired by Marquis Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur, also the owner of Lafite and Latour, who gave it its current name. He particularly cherished this property, declaring that his heart was at Calon, a phrase that has become emblematic and is now symbolized by the famous heart depicted on the labels. Classified as a Third Grand Cru in the 1855 classification, the estate has maintained a strong identity over time and a reputation for great qualitative consistency.
The vineyard extends over a typical terroir of Saint-Estèphe, composed mainly of gravel resting on a base of deep clay. This structure gives the wines power, freshness, and great aging potential. Cabernet Sauvignon largely dominates the grape variety, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a small proportion of Petit Verdot. The proximity to the estuary of the Gironde plays an essential role in the thermal regulation of the vineyard, promoting a slow and homogeneous ripening of the grapes while preserving their aromatic balance.
Today, the estate has undertaken significant technical and agronomic investments to further refine the precision and elegance of its wines. The vinifications are carried out with a constant search for fruit purity and respect for the terroir, while aging in barrels aims to support the structure without masking the aromatic expression. The wines stand out for their combination of power, freshness, and refinement, offering a classic Médoc style, capable of evolving harmoniously over several decades.
The Wine
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINE: 22 years.
PRUNING METHOD: Double Guyot.
PLANTING DENSITY: 8,000 vines per hectare.
YIELD TARGET: 45 hectoliters per hectare.
HARVEST: Manual. First control of the grapes on the vine. Vibrating destemmer and manual sorting table.
VINIFICATION: Thermoregulated stainless steel truncated cone tanks. Maceration of 18 to 21 days.
AGING: 18 to 20 months, 100% new barrels. Fining with egg white.
Tasting
The great wine of Calon Ségur reflects its terroir: rare, authentic, moving. With a lot of naturalness, it reveals both great softness and exceptional intensity. All the magic of Calon lies in this balance. The style is carried by a Cabernet Sauvignon that reveals its finesse without arrogance. Elegance is everywhere, in the purity of flavors, in the delicacy of texture. Finally, the depth and length are remarkable. The extraordinary hold of the wine in the bottle is another characteristic of the estate.
Scores and Notes
95
James Suckling
95
Le Figaro
95
Decanter
94
Jean-Marc Quarin