Le Marquis de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe (Château Calon Ségur GCC 2nd wine)

The estate’s Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is totally distinct from the First Wine, Château Calon Ségur Grand Cru Classé. “It benefits from a true expression of its own”, underlines Vincent Millet. “The plots are separated out from the beginning.”

Le Marquis de Calon Ségur provides immediate enjoyment, warmth and a velvety texture. It is carefully aged generally for 17 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. Deliciously easy-drinking, silky and expressive, its charm comes to the fore, while at the same time bringing to our minds the elegance of the Grand Vin.

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VARIETALS
57% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Intense dark red, almost ink color.

NOSE
This second wine expresses an exuberant nose of black fruits of great delicacy with vivid expressions of freshly picked fruits.

PALATE
The entry in the mouth is tender, soft on generous, creamy tannins and a beautiful finesse, all in a velvet glove.

AGEING
For 17 months, in 30% new oak barrels.

PAIRING
Pair with black pepper steak, roast pork, filet mignon, beef brisket, venison, roasted potatoes, white cheddar or provolone cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink superbly now or keep until 2035.

RATINGS

92pts

90pts

4

Additional information

Vintage	2017
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Calon Ségur
Style	Dry
Types	Red