Château Calon Ségur – Icon of the heart of Saint-Estèphe

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Saint-Estèphe – Médoc, Bordeaux

Château Calon Ségur: noble power, vibrant depth and timeless emotion

With its iconic heart on the label and a unique style that blends power, depth and emotion, Château Calon Ségur embodies one of the most noble and endearing expressions of the Médoc. Classified as a Third Growth in 1855, this historic estate is among the oldest and most respected names in the Saint-Estèphe appellation — a symbol of elegance and authenticity.

A love story with the land

The name “Calon” originally referred to a small boat used to transport wood on the Gironde. In the 18th century, the estate rose to prominence thanks to the Marquis de Ségur, who also owned Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Latour.

“I make wine at Lafite and Latour, but my heart is at Calon.”

Terroir & Grape Varieties

The 55-hectare vineyard lies on a rise of deep gravel mixed with clay, typical of Saint-Estèphe. This exceptional terroir brings structure, freshness, and remarkable ageing potential to the wines.

Variety	Proportion
Cabernet Sauvignon	53%
Merlot	38%
Cabernet Franc	7%
Petit Verdot	2%

A racy, tense and vibrant style

Calon Ségur wines combine density and refinement: noble tannins, a fresh backbone and vibrant energy. The aromatic palette evolves beautifully with age, from blackberry and black cherry to deeper notes of cedar, truffle and tobacco. These are wines of profound emotion — powerful yet always graceful.

Signature cuvées

Château Calon Ségur — Grand Vin
Austere and reserved in its youth, it reveals noble depth, tension and exceptional ageing potential.

Marquis de Calon Ségur — Second Wine
A charming, precise expression of the estate, accessible earlier, with bright fruit.

Saint-Estèphe de Calon
A graceful introduction to the estate’s universe, marked by freshness and suppleness.

A philosophy of elegance and precision

Since its acquisition in 2012 by Suravenir Assurances, the estate has undergone a deep transformation: conversion to organic farming, modern technical facilities, and extremely rigorous parcel selection. Every step, from vine to cellar, aims to express the terroir with the utmost respect for its identity.

Technical Sheet

Characteristic	Details
Classification	Third Growth (1855)
Vineyard area	53 ha
Annual production	approx. 240,000 bottles
Grape varieties	53% Cab. Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 7% Cab. Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Second wine	Marquis de Calon (approx. 40,000 bottles)
Average vine age	35 years
Average yield	40 hl/ha
Ageing potential	8 to 30 years depending on the vintage
Reference vintages	2010, 2009, 2003, 1996, 1995, 1988, 1982