Château Calon Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2025 - 3ème Grand Cru Classé (Primeurs)

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

The remarkable bouquet and unmistakably velvety texture define this exceptionally fine Calon-Ségur. Its length and refinement on the palate are impressive.

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 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.

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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 tank.

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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 is beginning to reappear 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

Yves Beck

About the wine:

The bouquet’s high definition is marked by the incredible number of “pixels” present! Freshness is also immediately apparent. Hints of violets, blueberries, blackberries, and spices are just part of the olfactory spectrum. Also noteworthy is the reduction—an element that is fundamental to wine and acts as a safeguard against even the slightest risk of oxidation. The bouquet shines with energy and a conquering spirit. On the palate, the wine makes a discreet entrance. It positions itself with precision and serenity, tracing a linear, creamy path. It reveals its power late, like a treasure carefully guarded. Thus, the compact tannins offer exceptional structure and combine with a sharp, briny acidity to establish a foundation of the utmost reliability. A wine that is still developing yet is already brilliant. It has nothing left to prove; it must now “simply” fulfill all the promise it holds. There is no doubt it will succeed brilliantly, while simultaneously consolidating its position among the appellation’s top three. It is no longer in a waiting game; it is simply following the natural course of things! It no longer needs to seduce; it can simply convince. This may seem obvious, but it is nonetheless more comfortable 2032–2055

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

Deep in color, this wine immediately reveals a profusion of red, purple, and white flowers, before giving way to a palette of red notes, with aromas of black stone fruits and berries. The lively palate rounds it all off with seemingly endless waves of ripe fruit, a spectrum of spices, mint, and peppery chocolate. Long, refined, powerful, understated, and concentrated, the finish harmoniously extends this theme. The wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. 13.6% alcohol. Yields were 35 hectoliters per hectare. The harvest took place from September 4 to 20. This is the earliest vintage in the estate’s history. The wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels. Best enjoyed between 2032 and 2065

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