Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe Saint Estephe

This estate developed out of the Domaine de Calon, where wine was probably made as early as the 13th century. The present chateau was made at the end of the 16th century on the site of a fort. The most famous owner of this estate was Marquis Alexandre de Segur, the 18th century president on the Bordeaux parliament. He owned Lafite, Latour and Mouton but he preferred Calon. 'I make wine at Lafite and Latour but my heart is at Calon.' A heart still appears on the Chateau Calon-Segur label. In good vintages, the true Saint Estephe mark of a classic, concentrated wine comes through. It possesses spicy fruit, woodland scents, well-integrated tannins and considerable oak. 22 months: 40% in new barrels. Parker 92. (12 x 75 cl)

This estate developed out of the Domaine de Calon, where wine was probably made as early as the 13th century. The present chateau was made at the end of the 16th century on the site of a fort. The most famous owner of this estate was Marquis Alexandre de Segur, the 18th century president on the Bordeaux parliament. He owned Lafite, Latour and Mouton but he preferred Calon. 'I make wine at Lafite and Latour but my heart is at Calon.' A heart still appears on the Chateau Calon-Segur label. In good vintages, the true Saint Estephe mark of a classic, concentrated wine comes through. It possesses spicy fruit, woodland scents, well-integrated tannins and considerable oak. 22 months: 40% in new barrels. Parker 92+. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Calon Segur 3eme Cru Classe St-Estephe from France, Bordeaux, St-Estephe by Chateau Calon-Segur (12 x 75 cl)

The powerful fleshy black fruits that fill out the nose come through on the palate. The fruit feels ripe but there is a herbal green edge ensuring freshness and brightness on the finish. Calon-Segur formed the heart of the old Calon estate which comprised most of the commune of Saint Estephe. At the end of the 17th century, Calon passed into the hands of the 'Prince of Vines', Nicolas de Segur, whose other holdings included Lafite and Latour. In fact, the heart on the label signifies the motto of Calon-Segur, said to come from Nicolas de Segur himself: 'I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon.' The estate has been divided over the centuries , and is currently owned by Philippe Capbern Gasqueton who lives at the chateau. (6 x 75 cl)