Chateau Calon Sègur, Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé 3ème, Bordeaux, France 2005 natural Niellucciu is known as Sangiovese

Niellucciu is known as Sangiovese in Italy

all-red village

warming and refreshing

Montevertine’s policy of strict reliance on Sangiovese with a small complement of Colorino and Canaiolo is in direct contradiction to the approach of super-Tuscan estates

There are no fertilizers or soil amendments in the vineyards

Chateau Calon Sègur, Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé 3ème, Bordeaux, France 2005 natural Niellucciu is known as SangioveseThe Grand Vin of Calon Sgur mirrors its terroir. It is rare, authentic and stirs the soul. In the most natural way, it reveals both great delicacy and outstanding intensity. All the magic of Calon is in this balance. The wine is aged in new oak barrels for 20 months, the tannins of the oak integrating harmoniously over time with the tannins of the grapes. The style is brought by a Cabernet Sauvignon which expresses its finesse without arrogance.