Tradition Reigns at Château Haut-Segottes.
The Château Haut-Ségottes is owned and operated by Danielle Meunier. Mme. Meunier, “vigneronne extraordinaire”, is the fourth generation of her family to oversee this nine hectare estate situated in the heart of the Saint Emilion appellation. Mme. Meunier’s great-grandfather purchased the estate around 1860 and had earned gold medals for his wine as early as 1912 at the Concours Agricole in Paris. In 1959, the estate began to bottle its wine in earnest. Mme. Meunier has been at the forefront of the winemaking and winegrowing for Haut-Ségottes since 1972.
The 9 hectares Château Haut-Segottes are all planted within the St. Emilion Grand Cru appellation. The vineyards are planted 60% to Merlot, 35% to Cabernet Franc, and 5% to Cabernet Sauvignon. The position of the vineyards within the appellation is outstanding. Parcels are found within the “lieu-dits” of Fortin (across from La Dominique and 300 meters from Cheval Blanc); Chauvin; and the highly regarded “Plateau de Corbin”.
Madame Meunier’s cave is impeccably organized and clean as the proverbial “whistle”. The vineyards are tended with the utmost of care by Madame Meunier and her long-serving trio of master “gardeners”. Her obsession with, and dedication to her vineyards, enables Madame Meunier’s Haut Ségottes to produce exceptional quality year-in and year-out despite the vagaries of the weather. The wines of this estate capture the essence of the artisanal craftsperson.
Harvest is manual;
fermentation takes place in cuve;
wines are rotated into barrel for an élevage of 18 months;
approximately 20% of the barrels are new;
wines are bottled unfiltered.
TASTING NOTES:
This Saint Emilion Grand Cru captivates the senses from the first glance with its vibrant color. It holds a perfect equilibrium between the tannins of the wine and the wood, embodying harmony in a glass. Its aromatic profile is brimming with ripe fruit, exuding a charming allure. The 2020 vintage is racy yet delightful, presenting a fantastic aging potential. Sip it slowly to appreciate its complexity, from the initial bold impressions to the lingering finish.