2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.8
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window 2032–2048
Classification Third classified Growth in 1855
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Thick quaternary gravel deposits over a predominantly tertiary clay subsoil, With a fine lacustrine-clay layer at the top of the gravel deposits
Vineyard Yield 26 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Merlot: 6–15 September 2022; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: 15–27 September 2022
Vine Age 21
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled tronconical stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Production Details Hand-picked, with an initial selection in the vineyard, vibration destemming/sorting and manual sorting; vinified in temperature-controlled tronconical stainless-steel tanks with 18–21 days of maceration, microbubbling and co-inoculation using exogenous yeasts and bacteria at 25°C; estimated élevage is 20 months in 100% new barrels. Lanigan & Edwards reports production of 7,083 cases.
Tasting Notes Powerful, with concentrated fruit and strong tannins
Food Pairing Meat dishes including veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game and chicken, prepared roasted, braised, stewed or grilled
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Estephe
Harvest Dates Merlot: 24–28 September 2019; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: 30 September–9 October 2019
Tasting Notes Complex floral and fruity aromatic palette; freshness; silky, refined and elegant tannins
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Saint-Estephe
Harvest Dates Merlot: 19–25 September 2018; Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc: 26 September–5 October 2018; Petit Verdot: 8 October 2018
Tasting Notes Tannic and aromatic richness; freshness, balance, harmony and a long finish
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Domaine de Calon, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 59 30 08
Owner
Suravenir (Crédit Mutuel Arkéa group), Jean-François Moueix, Jean Moueix
Cellarmaster
Vincent Millet