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1981 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France. 150cl, 1981

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This is a 150cl bottle not a 75cl it is a grand bottle .


Saint-Estephe is one of Bordeaux’s many famous wine-growing areas and gives its name to the red wine appellation AOC Saint-Estephe. Situated at the northern end of the Haut-Medoc region, on the gravelly western shores of the Gironde Estuary, Saint-Estephe is separated from its famous neighbor Pauillac only by a stream, yet there are significant differences between them.

Because of Saint-Estephe's distance from the gravel-bearing waters of the Garonne river, the soil here is far less stony than that found in the southern Haut-Medoc districts, such as Margaux. Instead, a heavy clay base dominates this area, resulting in poorer-draining soils, delayed ripening and higher acidity levels in the wines. These factors mean that Saint-Estephe's blended wines are predominantly Merlot, as it performs better on clay soils than Cabernet Sauvignon. Because these wines are often austere and tight in youth, Merlot also serves to soften the palate.

Although Saint-Estephe cannot claim to have the much-prized shingle soils of its southern neighbors, growing wine grapes on clay is not without benefits. The water retained in the soil can come in handy during the odd drought-like summers which have been known to bring a Bordeaux vintage to its knees.

The wines from Saint-Estephe are richly coloured and deeply flavored, and are known for their longevity. While most of its wine is produced under the Cru Bourgeois label,
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156931

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1981 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France. 150cl

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1 bottles, 1.5l each

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Duty Paid

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Red

Fill Level:

Very Top Shoulder (VTS)

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UK - £15. Overseas - please ask. Postage within UK will be by way of Royal Mail Special Delivery - which is both next day (usually) and fully insured. Most couriers do not insure glass containers.
This bottle can be posted overseas if required, but please email me before bidding to ask for cost.

1981 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France. 150cl, 1981

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Description

This is a 150cl bottle not a 75cl it is a grand bottle .


Saint-Estephe is one of Bordeaux’s many famous wine-growing areas and gives its name to the red wine appellation AOC Saint-Estephe. Situated at the northern end of the Haut-Medoc region, on the gravelly western shores of the Gironde Estuary, Saint-Estephe is separated from its famous neighbor Pauillac only by a stream, yet there are significant differences between them.

Because of Saint-Estephe's distance from the gravel-bearing waters of the Garonne river, the soil here is far less stony than that found in the southern Haut-Medoc districts, such as Margaux. Instead, a heavy clay base dominates this area, resulting in poorer-draining soils, delayed ripening and higher acidity levels in the wines. These factors mean that Saint-Estephe's blended wines are predominantly Merlot, as it performs better on clay soils than Cabernet Sauvignon. Because these wines are often austere and tight in youth, Merlot also serves to soften the palate.

Although Saint-Estephe cannot claim to have the much-prized shingle soils of its southern neighbors, growing wine grapes on clay is not without benefits. The water retained in the soil can come in handy during the odd drought-like summers which have been known to bring a Bordeaux vintage to its knees.

The wines from Saint-Estephe are richly coloured and deeply flavored, and are known for their longevity. While most of its wine is produced under the Cru Bourgeois label,
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Item ID:

156931

Name:

1981 Chateau Calon-Segur, Saint-Estephe, France. 150cl

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 1.5l each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Fill Level:

Very Top Shoulder (VTS)

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UK - £15. Overseas - please ask. Postage within UK will be by way of Royal Mail Special Delivery - which is both next day (usually) and fully insured. Most couriers do not insure glass containers.
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