Presentation
Château Ségur de Cabanac in Saint-Estèphe belongs to the Delon family, who also own Château Moulin de la Rose in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. The Delons have been making wine in the Médoc for seven generations. Acquired in 1985 by Guy Delon, Château Moulin de la Rose is now managed by his children, Jean-François (Technical Director) and Guylène (Administrative Director).
Château Ségur de Cabanc takes its name from the illustrious and powerful family of the same name whose history was entwined with that of the Médoc going back to the 16th century. This aristocratic Bordeaux family owned great vineyards such as Lafite and Latour in Pauillac. Count Joseph-Marie de Ségur, Lord of Cabanac, in Saint-Estèphe – a direct descendant of Alexandre de Ségur, called « Prince of the Vines » – contributed greatly to the development of winegrowing in the Médoc and established the vineyard estate still bears his name: Ségur de Cabanac.
Terroir
A gravelly terroir facing the river. Its 7-hectare vineyard is located to the east of the town and faces the Gironde estuary. The gravelly soil with its rounded shape ensures excellent natural drainage. The vineyard also benefits from the river's regulating role, which reduces temperature extremes and ventilates the vineyard with its gentle breezes.
Winemaking
In thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, maceration for 3 weeks.
Ageing
20 months in barrels including 30% new, 7 rackings.
Varietals
Cabernet-sauvignon : 60%
Merlot : 40%
Specifications
Age of vines : 30 years old
Aging in barrels : 1 month
Tasting
A fine and powerful Saint-Estèphe, tannic and precise, with spices, black and red fruits, and roasted aromas.