Château Calon

Montagne Saint-Emilion

1955

Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Château Calon, Red, 1955
Category: Montagne Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux

Food pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with rich, refined dishes such as grilled beef steak, roasted duck breast, or hare stew.
Data sheet

Château Calon

Montagne Saint-Emilion

1955

Tasting notes

The color is as expected, with marked transparency and significant brick red hues. The nose is intense and particularly fruity, with tobacco and leather also present. The palate surprises with its still-present body and a certain sweetness. Red fruit, licorice, a hint of tobacco.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 35 hectares, including 10 for Montagne Saint-Emilion.
Soil composition: They are planted on clay-limestone soil, which itself rests on asteriated limestone.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Fermentation is initiated using only natural yeasts.
Maceration technique: Temperature-controlled vinification and very long maceration.
Aging: Enameled vats and barrels.
Aged for 2.5 years.
Bottles produced: 200 000
Winemaker: Didier Lavidalie

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

In Greek, the word “Calon” means beauty. For three centuries now, the Boidron family has been gradually building up the vineyard at Château Calon.
See the domaine

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Sustainable agriculture, HVE3 certified since 2019, and converting to organic farming on 8 hectares in Bordeaux Sup.