Chateau Calon-Segur Saint-Estephe 2012
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When it comes to wines suitable for Valentine’s Day: people always think of Château Calon ségur with a big heart on the wine label! Whether you want to convey your heart to your lover on Valentine’s Day, or collect a rare wine as a souvenir for two people , Calon Ségur is undoubtedly the best choice! Calon Segur is a top-tier winery (3ème Cru Classé) in the St.-Estèphe region of Bordeaux. It is an ancient manor established as early as the 12th century; Calon means medieval
It was used to transport timber across the small sailboat on the Gironde River, and ségur originated from the famous Marquis of Ségur (Nicolas-Alexandre, marquis de ségur; 1695-1755) who was known as the "Prince of Wine" in the eighteenth century. . At that time, besides the winery, he also owned Château Latour, Château Lafite, Château Mouton and other famous gardens! Although he owned so many famous gardens, he said: "I make wine at Lafite and
Latour, but my heart is at Calon." , so this heart-shaped logo is used on the wine label to commemorate this story, and Calon Ségur is often nicknamed "love wine" in Taiwan. In the former owner Mrs. Denise Gasqueton management
Under the circumstances, the level of this winery has been excellent and stable since the mid-1990s, especially after entering the 21st century, there have been many years of excellent performance; after the death of his wife, it was taken over by Suravenir Assurances in 2012 The winery spent more than 20 million euros to fully update the equipment of the winery: the winery room using gravity flow, stainless steel fermentation tanks of different sizes matching the vineyard blocks, a new tasting room, re-planted vineyards, etc., to improve the quality of the wine. There has been a significant improvement, and it is quite exciting to look forward to its future performance.
St Estephe 3me Cru Classé Calon Segur has been performing at an exceptionally high level this century, releasing a series of beautifully balanced, classy red Bordeaux, and the 2012 vintage is a case in point, with finely judged tannins and plenty of immediate berry fruits allied to subtle notes of exotic spice that make for tantalising drinking.
"A château that rarely disappoints, even in trickier vintages, Calon-Ségur seems to be flourishing under its new owners. This is the same blend of grapes as in 2010 and 2011, but it's the hand of the winemaker, Vincent Millet, that matters. Once again, this is a very graceful St Estèphe, with no hard edges, polished tannins, plenty of perfume and oak and the understated concentration needed to age.Drink: 2020-35" 94/100 Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.comThe third wine is st. Estephe de Calon Ségur , the grapes are mainly produced in vineyards with limestone soil, Light and fruity in style, Calon Segur wines are all masculine, robust, tannic, structured and traditional in style, with the grandeur of intense St. Estephe wines. The wines of Calon Segur have all been improved and aged exceptionally well. However, the vintage starting in 2014 is clearly the most exciting in the winery's history. There is also a signature love pattern on the wine label. It can be enjoyed immediately, and it is the classic "love" that will not hurt the wallet the most
