| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Vineyard Size | 55 ha |
| Color | Red |
| Grape Varieties | 53 % of Cabernet Sauvignon, 38 % of Merlot, 6 % of Cabernet Franc and 3 % of Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2004 |
| Bottle Size (Cl) | 75 |
| Type of Soil | Gravelly and hilly soils |
| Production | 80,000 bottles |
| Vinification | Hand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting. Temperature-controlled conical stainless-steel tanks. Maceration for 18 to 21 days. Pumping over twice a day. Fermentation at 26°C. Malolactic fermentation (indigenous lactic bacteria) in stainless steel at 20°C. 18 to 20 months, 30% new barrels. Fining with egg white. |
Château Calon Ségur 3rd GCC
Tasting Notes
Very ripe, fine-grained tannins and a sustained freshness ending with a long, full-flavoured finish.
Pairing
Fillet of venison, stuffed ceps, roast partridge, duck.
