Ratings: Robert Parker 90/100, Gault Millau 90/100, RVF 15/20, B&D 14.5/20, Guide Hachette 1*Star, Wine Spectator 90/100
Calon-Ségur, a renowned Saint-Estèphe estate, boasts one of the finest terroirs in Bordeaux. Generally maturing very slowly, Calon wines are best appreciated after extended aging, and it is recommended not to open them before 5 years. A wonderful opportunity to discover the château’s wines with this 2001 vintage, which is already expressing itself beautifully and will continue to do so for at least 10 years. A great classic, full of finesse!
Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 12 bottles.
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Eye
plum-colored dress
Nose
powerful, with distinctive and harmonious aromas of ripe fruit, forest floor, and spices,
Palate
full-bodied, rich, beautifully balanced, with a long, elegant finish
Serve
Decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a Bordeaux-style ribeye steak, roast lamb, hare stew, game birds, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2020 Guide) 5*Stars (Exceptional producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
The restoration of the château, completed this spring, perfectly complements the renovation of the wine-making facility and the revitalization of the vineyard, restoring the estate to the grandeur befitting the town’s stately estate, majestically enclosed within its walls. A highly skilled team is making the most of this exceptional terroir, now producing wines on par with those of a Premier Grand Cru Classé. The estate belonged to the Capbern-Gasqueton family for over a century; since 2012, it has been owned by the insurance company Suravenir. Even more so than the second wine, Marquis-de-Calon, the Capbern estate—produced from the vines outside the walls of the clos—offers a Saint-Estèphe with exceptional value for money.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A noble estate named after the parish of Saint-Estèphe in the Middle Ages (Calones), this vineyard is one of the oldest in the region. Between 1659 and 1681, it passed into the hands of the Ségur family, who developed this vineyard to which they were deeply attached: “I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon,” said Nicolas-Alexandre. Backed by the village of Saint-Estèphe, the vineyard—a single contiguous plot entirely enclosed by a wall—covers 55 hectares, the same area as at the time of the 1855 classification, planted on a thick layer of gravel resting on clay. Owned by the Gasqueton family from 1894 to 2012, Calon is now owned by Suravenir, a subsidiary of the Crédit Mutuel group, which has undertaken a major renovation program, including the construction of a new fermentation cellar.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2012 by the Suravenir insurance group following the death of Denise Gasqueton, Calon-Ségur now has its sights set high and is pulling out all the stops to achieve its goals. The estate, blessed with exceptional terroir, has demonstrated in the past its ability to produce wines that rank among the greatest Médocs. Very tight, firm, and slow to develop, at their best they possess an extraordinary density and elegance, which we are beginning to see in the latest vintages. Vincent Millet, formerly of Château Margaux, has been the technical director since 2006. His mission: to elevate the estate’s quality by adopting a blending approach much more heavily weighted toward Cabernet Sauvignon. Given the truly outstanding recent vintages, Calon-Ségur has now established itself as one of the most compelling labels in the Médoc. Consequently, demand continues to rise.
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. STEPHANE G. Posted on August 27, 2013
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