CHATEAU CALON-SEGUR LE C DE CALON SEGUR SAINT-ESTEPHE 2020

Château Calon-Ségur's walled vineyard represents a remarkable consistency of terroir through the centuries, maintaining its original 55 hectares since the 1855 classification. The estate's unique terroir features sharp relief despite modest altitude, with thick quaternary gravel layers covering a predominantly clay sub-soil topped by a thin layer of lacustrine clay. This distinctive soil composition—where sun-warmed pebbles meet maritime influence—creates the perfect environment for their vines, explaining the signature power and finesse of Calon-Ségur wines, particularly evident in their Saint-Estèphe appellation offerings.

Le C de Calon Ségur, the estate's third wine, embodies the heart symbolized on every bottle—a nod to the Marquis de Ségur's legendary love for this property. Crafted primarily from young vines in a balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine undergoes meticulous hand harvesting, mechanical and manual sorting, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in tronconical stainless-steel tanks. After 16 months aging in three-year-old barrels, it delivers immediate enjoyment with bright freshness and vibrant fruitiness, while maintaining the distinctive character that has made this Third Growth estate legendary since medieval times.