2022 Château Calon Ségur Magnum

This is a 1.5-liter magnum – even tastier, more festive, and with a longer drinking window.

Winery Château Calon Ségur

Château Calon Ségur is one of the historical icons of Saint-Estèphe and is known for its heart-shaped label and classic signature. The estate is one of the oldest properties in the Médoc and combines deep gravel layers with clay-rich soils close to the Gironde. Cabernet Sauvignon traditionally forms the backbone of the wine. The style is powerful, structured, and geared towards long aging. Sustainability and precision in the vineyard play an increasingly important role. More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.

Region and year 2022

In 2022, Saint-Estèphe benefited from a warm and dry growing season with optimal ripeness and healthy grapes. Thanks to the clayey soils, sufficient moisture remained available to the vines, resulting in concentrated yet balanced wines. In this powerful year, Calon Ségur managed to combine its classic structure with striking precision.

Vineyards and grape varieties

The vineyards are situated on a unique terroir of deep gravel layers with a clay subsoil, resulting in both power and freshness. Cabernet Sauvignon makes up the largest share of the blend, complemented by Merlot and smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This composition gives the wine its characteristic tannin structure and aging potential.

Vinification and aging

After a rigorous selection, the grapes are vinified plot by plot to maintain maximum precision. Aging takes place in French oak barriques, a significant proportion of which are new, to support structure and refinement without dominating the fruit. In 2022, this yields a wine with impressive concentration and classic structure.

Color, smell and taste

Deep ruby red in color. On the nose, notes of red berries, crème de cassis, and subtle spiciness with hints of nutmeg and clove.

On the palate, full and polished with juicy fruit and a core of blackcurrant and red fruit. The tannins are fine yet distinct, providing length and focus. The structure is serious and traditional for Calon Ségur, with a long, layered finish. Currently still somewhat closed, but clearly built for further development.

Drinking window and development

With 95-96 points, the 2022 ranks among the château's strongest recent vintages. The combination of ripe fruit, firm yet refined tannins, and fresh acidity points to excellent aging potential. The wine is expected to fully open up from around 2028 and continue to evolve for decades to come.

Summary of professional reviews

The 2022 Château Calon Ségur is rated 95-96 points and praised for its juicy red and black fruit, spicy nuances, and classic tannin structure. Full-bodied, polished, and concentrated, with length and focus. A powerful yet balanced Saint-Estèphe with great future potential.

Wine & Food Pairing and Discount

If available, you will find the official factsheet and additional information about this fine wine in the 'Attachments' tab. We will automatically send these to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, situated almost next to the A16 with ample parking. Click here for our address.

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