Bordeaux
Château Calon Ségur - Saint-Estèphe - C de Calon Ségur - Red - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Estèphe
Grape variety: 56% Merlot & 44% Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Wine:
Made from young Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines, Le '2019 Red C de Calon Segur offers a harmonious balance between freshness and finesse, a true invitation to pleasure. In the footsteps of the estate's great wine, which is formulated with the same care, it delivers a much more tender and immediate version. Already accessible, carried by delicate and polished tannins, it constitutes a superb value for money considering its pedigree.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel truncated cone vats. Vatting for 18 to 21 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C. Aged 14 months in three year old barrels.Color:
Intense purple red.Nose:
Delicate aromas of ripe black and red fruits underlined by a finely spiced background.Palate:
Full-bodied and generous, this wine reveals intense fruit aromas alongside a refined, silky texture. The smooth, well-integrated tannins support a ripe structure, while fresh acidity brings balance and vibrancy to the finish.
Temperature:
Serve at 16 to 18°C.Food and wine pairing:
Beef steak with pepper, rack of lamb with thyme, poached egg and truffle sabayon, duck parmentier.Cellar aging:
From now until 2034 and more for enthusiasts.Set on Saint-Estèphe’s most prestigious terroir, Château Calon-Ségur stands as one of the most sought-after Grands Crus Classés. Its success undoubtedly lies in its signature texture—rich, full-bodied, and remarkably refined.