Le C de Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2020 - 3ème vin
"A perfect introduction to a prestigious appellation and estate!"
Calon Ségur’s “C” was known as the “Saint-Estèphe de Calon Ségur” until the 2018 vintage. Made primarily from young Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines, this third wine benefits from the facilities and expertise of the team behind its elder sibling. “C” stands for the third letter of the alphabet, representing the estate’s third wine. C as in “Cœur” (heart), a symbol of the Marquis de Ségur’s love for this estate and the distinctive, one-of-a-kind mark on our bottles. C as in “Calon,” quite simply.
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Eye
Garnet-colored dress
Nose
Pleasant notes of red berries
Palate
Soft on the palate, with a lovely, tart profile featuring aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrants and blackberries) and hints of vanilla; a fairly lingering finish
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2030+
Production
Approximately 50,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a Bordeaux-style rib steak, duck breast, or a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
The restoration of the château, completed this spring, beautifully complements the renovation of the wine-making facility and the revitalization of the vineyard, restoring the estate to the grandeur expected of the town’s seigneurial vineyard, majestically enclosed within its walls. A remarkably skilled team is making the most of this exceptional terroir, now producing wines on par with 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 wine—produced from the vines outside the walls of the enclosed estate—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 bearing the name of 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 an extensive renovation program, including the construction of a new fermentation tank.
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 boasting 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 very 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 these wines possess extraordinary density and elegance—qualities that are beginning to reemerge in the most recent vintages. Vincent Millet, who came from Château Margaux, has served as technical director since 2006. His mission: to elevate the estate’s quality by adopting a blending approach that places much greater emphasis on Cabernet Sauvignon. Given the truly outstanding recent vintages, Calon-Ségur has now established itself as one of the most intriguing labels in the Médoc. As a result, demand continues to rise.
James Suckling
Rated "Recommended"
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