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2021 Château Calon-Ségur is one of the most iconic wines from Saint-Estèphe and a classic example of a Troisième Cru Classé from Bordeaux. The wine combines power, elegance, and precision with intense notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, graphite, and violets. With its characteristic structure, silky tannins, and long finish, it is created for both grand dining experiences and many years of cellar aging.
Château Calon-Ségur is one of the most historic wine estates in the Médoc and has been classified as a Troisième Cru Classé since the famous 1855 classification. The estate is easily recognizable by the iconic heart on its label, inspired by Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur’s famous statement: "I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart belongs to Calon."
The 2021 vintage is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are hand-harvested from the best plots around the estate and vinified with great precision. The wine is subsequently aged in French oak barrels, which adds complexity, finesse, and an elegant integration of oak and fruit. The result is a classic Saint-Estèphe with great depth, freshness, and impressive aging potential.
Saint-Estèphe is the northernmost of the Médoc’s famous communes and is known for powerful Bordeaux wines with great structure and long longevity. The combination of gravel soil and clay provides optimal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, while Merlot contributes roundness and body. Wines from Saint-Estèphe are often more structured than the rest of the Médoc and develop remarkable complexity with age.
Nose: Intense aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cassis, violets, cedar, graphite, cigar box, and fine spices.
Palate: Elegant and concentrated with layers of dark berries, plums, dark chocolate, licorice, and minerality. The ripe tannins and fresh acidity provide a beautiful balance between power and finesse.
Finish: Long, complex, and harmonious with lingering notes of black berries, graphite, cedar, and subtle spices.
Best served at 16–18 °C. Decant the wine for 1–2 hours before serving to open up the complex aromas. Serve in a large Bordeaux glass. The wine can be enjoyed young after aeration, but will develop even greater complexity over the next 20–30 years.
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What characterizes Château Calon-Ségur?
Château Calon-Ségur is a Troisième Cru Classé estate in Saint-Estèphe and is known for elegant, age-worthy Bordeaux wines with great structure, depth, and classic Médoc character.
How does the 2021 Château Calon-Ségur taste?
The wine features notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, graphite, dark chocolate, and violets with silky tannins and a long, mineral finish.
What does Saint-Estèphe pair with?
Saint-Estèphe pairs perfectly with beef, lamb, game, truffle, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses.
Can 2021 Château Calon-Ségur be cellared?
Yes. Under optimal storage conditions, the wine has an aging potential of 20–30 years or more, during which it will develop even greater complexity and finesse.
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