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Hedonism Wines
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Description

Château Calon-Ségur is the most northerly of the Médoc Grand-Crus Classés and is renowned for wines with excellent depth of fruit and great longevity. The 2017 has lovely notes of plum jam, cassis, mulberry, earth and cedar on the nose. Intense yet elegant, the palate is medium-bodied with superbly honed tannins and a long finish. Drink 2022-2040.

About this wine

The 2017 vintage of Château Calon-Ségur is a testament to the resilience and skill of the vineyard team in a challenging year. Despite the frosts that affected many parts of Bordeaux, Calon-Ségur managed to produce a wine that balances power with elegance. Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage showcases the typical structure of Saint-Estèphe with fine tannins and a long, complex finish. Features aromas of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco, with hints of graphite and cedar. On the palate, it offers a balance of strength and finesse, leading to a lingering finish.

Calon Segur

The Calon Segur collection epitomizes the quintessence of Saint-Estèphe terroir, showcasing the depth, complexity, and elegance that Bordeaux wines can achieve. Each vintage tells a new chapter in the estate’s longstanding history, marrying traditional techniques with modern innovation.

Château Calon-Ségur

Château Calon-Ségur is one of the oldest vineyards in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, located in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. It holds a rich history, being one of the three original vineyards in Saint-Estèphe, and has a reputation for producing wines of deep color, complexity, and longevity. The estate has a distinctive heart emblem, symbolizing its commitment to producing wine with passion and dedication.