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    Château Calon-Ségur 2011

    Bordeaux • Saint-Estèphe • 3rd Classified Growth • Red

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    Packaging : 12 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Saint-Estèphe
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2011
    • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 15%
    Château Calon-Ségur , located in Saint-Estèphe in the Bordeaux region, is a Third Growth Classified estate that embodies the authenticity and richness of Bordeaux's terroirs. Its wines, made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, are distinguished by their depth and complexity. This historic estate, steeped in ancestral expertise, offers wines that captivate connoisseurs with their finesse and aging potential.
    Ratings

    Ratings

    • La Revue du Vin de France 17/100
    • Wine Spectator 91/100
    • Parker (WA) 90/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 90/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    This wine has a deep, almost black, red color. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, and cherry mingle with spicy and woody notes. On the palate, the attack is full and velvety, revealing a beautiful tannic structure with flavors of dark chocolate and tobacco. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a lingering impression of fruit and spice.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs wonderfully with duck breast with red berries or a mature cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The Château Calon-Ségur vineyard stretches across gently rolling slopes, offering ideal sun exposure. The clay-limestone soils, rich in nutrients, ensure perfect drainage, essential for vine growth. Each grape variety finds its ideal terroir here, allowing for optimal grape ripening. The vineyard's biodiversity is preserved, contributing to the natural balance of the wine-growing ecosystem.

    Owner and history

    Currently, the estate is managed by the Capbern family, who have successfully combined tradition and innovation. Under their guidance, Château Calon-Ségur has experienced a remarkable renaissance, emphasizing the values ​​of authenticity and quality. The owners are committed to a sustainable approach, aiming to preserve the winemaking heritage for future generations, while continuing to produce exceptional wines that reflect the terroir of Saint-Estèphe.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Calon-Ségur is carried out with respect for tradition, starting with a manual harvest of perfectly ripe grapes. After careful destemming, the berries are vinified in stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise temperature control. Aging takes place in oak barrels, some of which are new, to impart complexity and structure to the wine. This meticulous process allows the full richness of the terroir to be expressed, while preserving the identity of each grape variety.

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    The team's opinion

    A finely evolved, balanced and elegant Saint-Estèphe, where the typical structure of the estate softens into a harmonious substance.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2021 à 2031

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex
    • timber frame