{"product_id":"marquis-de-calon-saint-estephe-2011-750ml","title":"Marquis De Calon St-Estephe 2011 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMarquis de Calon Saint-Estèphe 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the elegant second wine of Château Calon Ségur, offering a softer, more approachable expression of the estate. It shows bright cherry and red currant fruit with subtle vanilla and graphite notes, supported by a smooth, balanced palate and velvety texture. Ready to enjoy, it captures the charm and classic character of Saint-Estèphe in an easy-drinking style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 86-88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: May 31, 2012\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2011 Marquis de Calon is not usually shown during en primeur, a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a ripe, simple nose of buoyant red cherry and strawberry fruit with a touch of vanilla. The palate is rounded and fleshy on the entry with fine acidity, well balanced with a pleasing long finish with a nice graphite thread on the aftertaste. Tasted April 2012.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWS 88\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Mar 31, 2014\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bright, high-pitched lilac, cherry and red currant fruit is allied to a sleek iron spine. Stays brisk and pure through the finish, with a twinge of cherry pit. Drink now through 2018. 7,915 cases made.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino \u003cspan\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 0, 57); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVivino 3.9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s Second Wine is a different expression of the Calon terroir. With an average proportion of 75% Merlot in the blend, it is enjoyable to drink in the immediate term and exhibits a warm and velvety character. It is aged in barrels, a third of which are new, for up to 18 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalon-segur.fr\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe estate's Second Wine offers a different interpretation of the Calon terroir. With an average of 75% Merlot in the blends, Le Marquis de Calon Segur is totally distinct from the First Wine. It benefits from a true expression of its own, underlines Vincent Millet. The plots are separated out from the beginning. Le Marquis de Calon Segur provides immediate enjoyment, warmth and a velvety texture. It is carefully aged generally for 17 months in oak barrels, a third of which are new. Deliciously easy-drinking, silky and expressive, its charm comes to the fore, while at the same time bringing to our minds the elegance of the Grand Vin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPPELLATION \u003cbr\u003eSaint-Estephe. \u003cbr\u003eChateau Calon Segur's second label. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOIL \u003cbr\u003eA thick layer of gravel laid down during the Quaternary Period. Predominantly clay sub-soil from the Tertiary Period. At the summit of the gravel deposits, there is also a fine layer of clay of lacustrine origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINEYARD AREA \u003cbr\u003e55 ha (136 acres). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAREA IN PRODUCTION \u003cbr\u003e45 ha (50 ha planted). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRAPE VARIETIES \u003cbr\u003e56% Cabernet sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc, 2% petit Verdot \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES \u003cbr\u003e22 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRAINING METHOD \u003cbr\u003eDouble Guyot. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePLANTING DENSITY \u003cbr\u003e8,000 vines\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTARGET YIELD \u003cbr\u003e45 hl\/ha. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARVEST \u003cbr\u003eHand picking. A first selection of grapes on the vine. Mechanical sorting of the grapes by vibration, followed by hand sorting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINIFICATION \u003cbr\u003eTemperature-controlled conical stainless-steel tanks. Maceration for 18 to 21 days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAGEING \u003cbr\u003e17 months, 30% new barrels. Fining with egg white. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION \u003cbr\u003eAround 120,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40920148574272,"sku":"RDFR20116187","price":109.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/files\/marquis-de-calon-saint-estephe-750ml-old-label.jpg?v=1776404570","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/marquis-de-calon-saint-estephe-2011-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}