Third Growth is not a vintage score
Calon-Ségur in Saint-Estèphe is an 1855 Third Growth: an estate classification, not a rating of 2019.
More than gravel
Calon-Ségur has thick gravel above clay-rich subsoil, with slopes that help rainwater drain.
A historic estate, renewed facilities
The new vat cellar began operating for the 2016 harvest. A historic estate can also renew its winemaking facilities.
What shaped 2019?
2019 had a hot, dry summer that advanced ripening across the varieties.
What to look for in this wine's review
Read the 2019 review with fruit ripeness, acidity and tannins in separate columns. A large amount of tannin is not the same as a coarse texture. Separating quantity from texture helps you consider whether power and suppleness coexist.
These are Maison's learning questions. Vineyard and vintage information offers clues, not guarantees of particular aromas or quality. Treat the review as reference information and compare it with your bottle or course materials.
