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

Calon was the name given to the boat used in the Middle Ages to transport wood from one bank of the Garonne to the other. And in the early 18th century, the Marquis de Ségur, who acquired the estate upon his marriage, added his name to it, thus giving rise to the label of this 3rd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe.

Château Calon Ségur has also become famous for the label adorning the bottles of the property. Since the 18th century, the heart has indeed been the emblem of the estate, paying tribute to the Marquis de Ségur’s words: “I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart belongs to Calon”. For nearly three centuries, lovers of Château Calon Ségur have continued to remain faithful to this iconic property on the Left Bank of Bordeaux.

The estate’s second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. With an average of 75% Merlot in the blends, Le Marquis de Calon Ségur is totally distinct from the First Wine. “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
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE

2020 – Download Tasting Note

2023 – Download Tasting Note