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Chateau Calon Segur 2021 3ème Grand Cru Classe - Saint Estephe 2021

Name: Chateau Calon Segur 2021 3ème Grand Cru Classe - Saint Estephe
Brand: Saint Estephe
SKU: Sagna-Z79/21
Price: 198.56 EUR
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81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot · Château Calon-Ségur — 3rd Growth (1855), Saint-Estèphe · 75 cl · 2021

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Technical information

Producer	Saint Estephe
Name	Château Calon-Ségur — 3rd Growth (1855), Saint-Estèphe
Variety	81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Vintage	2021
Gradation	13.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Black fruits, violet, spices, tobacco, mineral notes
Vinification method	Maceration 18-21 days in temperature-controlled stainless tanks
Region	Bordeaux (Médoc, Saint-Estèphe)
Production area	Saint-Estèphe, Château Calon-Ségur vineyard (55 ha)
Country	France
Type	Red wine (Bordeaux blend)
Aging	18-20 months
Type of cask	100% new barriques
Color	Red
Serving temperature	16-18 °C
Recommended consumption	8-30 years from vintage
Pairing	Game, Châteaubriand, Beef Wellington

Descrizione

Chateau Calon Segur 2021, 3ème Grand Cru Classé from Saint Estephe, shows a decisive and measured character, typical of major labels of the appellation. In the glass it appears concentrated without excess, balanced between body and freshness; a clear, integrated tannic structure supports the drinking. It is a wine that requires attention: the approach is reserved but progressive, developing in the glass to reveal complex impressions and a measured persistence.

I recommend serving it at a moderate temperature and considering a short decanting if opening immediately. It pairs successfully with structured dishes — red meats, braises, game birds and aged cheeses — while retaining a profile suitable for contemplative tasting moments. For those seeking a representative expression of the name and classification, this wine offers a serious, composed reading, fitting occasions where the wine is the focus.

The winery

Saint Estephe – Winery in Bordeaux (Médoc / Haut-Médoc)

Discover the story and wines of Saint Estephe.

A communal appellation of the Médoc (Bordeaux) known for structured, tannic and long-lived red wines produced on the left bank of the Gironde.

Region: Bordeaux (Médoc / Haut-Médoc)

Country: Francia

Founded: 1936

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carménère, Côt (Malbec), Petit Verdot

The Médoc's northernmost communal appellation. Wines known for their tannic structure and great longevity Blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with significant use of Merlot. Presence of classified Châteaux in the area.

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Winery history

Viticulture in the Saint-Estèphe area dates back to Roman times; significant development took place in the Middle Ages thanks to trade with England. The gradual drainage of marshland from the 17th century expanded the area available for cultivation. The region received official recognition as an AOC in 1936 and has since consolidated its oenological identity within the Médoc.

Production philosophy

Winemaking aims to showcase the terroir: gravelly soils with a relatively higher clay content provide structure and aging potential. The appellation's wines favor tannin extraction and aging, with blends often dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon but with significant use of Merlot to round out the younger wines.

Terroir and vineyards

Situated at the northernmost point of the Médoc’s communal appellations, Saint-Estèphe borders Pauillac and stretches along the left bank of the Gironde. The soils are typically gravelly, and the climate is moderated by the influence of the large estuary.