Château Ségur de Cabanac

Identity

Château Ségur de Cabanac is a family winegrowing estate managed by Jean-François Delon. Guylaine Delon oversees the administrative management, while Jean-François Delon acts as technical director. The estate is owned by the Guy Delon family, whose involvement in the Bordeaux wine world spans more than seven generations. The estate's registered company name is SCEA Guy Delon et Fils. Château Ségur de Cabanac is located in the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in Gironde.

History and philosophy

The history of Château Ségur de Cabanac is defined by deep family roots and the transmission of winegrowing expertise across more than seven generations. The estate takes its name from the illustrious Ségur family, whose presence is documented as far back as the 16th century. Committed to environmentally friendly practices, the estate has achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale certification.

Appellations

Château Ségur de Cabanac produces wines under the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The vineyard parcels are situated in the eastern part of the commune of Saint-Estèphe, facing the Gironde Estuary.

Practical information

Château Ségur de Cabanac is located at 5 Rue Des Conseillers, 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. The estate can be reached by telephone on +33 (0)5 56 59 08 45 or by email at sceadelon@wanadoo.fr. The tasting room and shop are open Monday to Friday, preferably by appointment. Visits to the estate are available by prior arrangement. Direct cellar-door sales are available.

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Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The vineyard of Château Ségur de Cabanac covers an area of 7 hectares, planted exclusively with red grape varieties. The vines, with an average age of 35 years, are planted on a gravel ridge overlooking the Gironde Estuary, to the east of the commune of Saint-Estèphe. The gravelly soil provides an ideal terroir for winegrowing. The grape varieties consist of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. The vineyard is managed using double Guyot pruning, alongside practices such as manual leaf thinning and green harvesting before veraison. The estate also follows sustainable viticulture principles (lutte raisonnée). Harvesting is carried out by hand.

Flagship cuvées

Château Ségur de Cabanac offers a main cuvée named Ségur de Cabanac and a second wine, Les Hauts de Cabanac. The estate produces exclusively red wines. Annual production stands at approximately 40,000 bottles.

Vinification and ageing

Vinification at Château Ségur de Cabanac takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The maceration period lasts around three weeks. Ageing takes 20 months, with a 30% renewal of new oak barrels.