Le C De Calon Segur St Estephe 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le C De Calon Segur
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 84%, Cabernet Sauvignon 16%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
C de Calon Ségur 2022: generally ~92–93 points from trade/tasting notes (regional reviewers). Château Calon‑Ségur (grand vin) 2022 achieved higher scores in major critics (examples: Jane Anson ~94, Falstaff 96–97, Decanter ~95)

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry, cassis and plum with notes of mint, tobacco, and licorice. Medium‑full body, polished silky tannins, bright acidity and a saline, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu or hoisin pork, Szechuan beef, grilled teriyaki short ribs.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed; temperature‑controlled stainless steel fermentation, 18–21 day maceration, micro‑oxygenation; ~14 months ageing in mostly used (3rd-fill) oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Château Calon‑Ségur is a historic 3ème Cru Classé in Saint‑Estèphe. C de Calon (Le C) is the estate’s third wine, produced from younger vines; estate owned by Suravenir Assurances since 2012.