2023

Le Marquis de Calon Ségur

Saint-Estèphe AOP

Le Marquis de Calon Ségur ist der Zweitwein von Château Calon Ségur. Im Gegensatz zum Grand Vin spielt beim Le Marquis de Calon Ségur der Merlot die Hauptrolle. Mit einem durchschnittlichen Anteil von 75 % in der Cuvée ist der Le Marquis gänzlich anders aufgebaut als der Grand Vin. Er bietet somit eine alternative Interpretation des Terroirs von Calon mit einer eigenständigen Identität.

PRESSE

93-94 Punkte James Suckling
"This has a lot of length for a second wine, showing muscular and very fine tannins that are integrated and intense. Medium-bodied, with blackcurrant and crushed-stone aromas. It's so long and focused. 50% merlot, 48% cabernet sauvignon, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot."

91-93 Punkte Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley)
"The 2023 Le Marquis de Calon-Ségur is a blend of 50% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, incorporating the estate's finest Merlot plots that generally go into the grand vin but which didn't match with Calon's best Cabernet Sauvignon lots this year. Offering up aromas of cassis, plums, burning embers and spices, framed by a deft touch of new oak, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and structured, with impressive density and muscle, built for the cellar."

90-92 Punkte Vinous (Neal Martin)
"The 2023 Le Marquis de Calon Ségur represents 48% of the château’s volume, sourced old Merlot vines that don't enter the Grand Vin, plus young Cabernets. It has a composed bouquet with raspberry, blackberry, cedar and light tertiary scents. I appreciate the Saint-Estèphe DNA in its aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and fresh acidity, more complexity than the Capbern that precedes its and more substance on the finish. This is a very commendable second wine."