Calon Segur is a 3rd growth wine in the St. Estephe region on the Left Bank of Bordeaux.
Calon Segur has existed since 1147 when it was owned by Monseigneur de Calon (he was a Bishop) Eventually, ownership was transferred to Marquis de Segur, who at one time also owned vineyards which now make up Chateau Lafite and Chateau Latour. He is credited with uttering the words “I make my wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is in Calon.”, which is why there is a heart on the label.
The winery was purchased in 1894 by Georges Gasqueton and Charles Hanappier. The Gasqueton family managed the estate until 2012 when it was sold to a large French Insurance Company, Suravenir Insurance. Jean-Pierre Moueix and the massive negociant company Duclot, took a minority stake in Chateau Calon Segur.
Calon Segur has 55-hectare of vineyards which planted to 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 38% Merlot 7% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The winery wants to decrease the Merlot and plant more Cabernet Sauvignon. The clay is unique to Calon Segur as it is a mix of blue clay, yellow clay, and dark black clay.
Because the vineyard is situated in the northernmost part of the St. Estephe appellation, Chateau Calon Segur often has the coolest terroirs and is one of the last properties to finish harvesting.
The fermentation takes place in 70 conical-shaped, stainless steel tanks that range in size from 25 hectoliters to 120 hectoliters that allows for parcel-by-parcel vinification. Prior to the new owners taking over the estate in 2012, the wine was aged in up to 50% new, French oak barrels for between 12 to 18 months before bottling. Today, the best vintages are now aged in 90% to 100% new, French oak barrels for up to 20 months
About 20,000 cases of Calon Segur is produced each year. Starting with the 2014 vintage, the wines have taken on a new style. Under the direction of Laurent Dufau, the wines are softer, lusher, riper, more forward, and refined in their approach with a better purity of fruit.
For more information about this winery, please visit their website at www.calon-segu...
16 окт 2024