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Phelan Segur

Chateau Phelan Segur Saint-Estephe

Bordeaux

Saint-Estephe

The 2018 Phelan Segur is deep garnet-purple in color. It leaps with scents of fresh blackcurrants, warm plums, and clove oil, plus suggestions of pencil lead, cedar, and wild sage, with a waft of crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has sturdy, grainy tannins and a lively line supporting muscular black fruits, finishing with an herbal lift. 

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

WSET 3

Deep garnet-purple in color. Skips out with bright notes of black raspberries, red currant jelly, and dried roses, followed by hints of powdered cinnamon and fertile loam. The light to medium-bodied palate is elegant and soft-spoken with approachable tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing fragrant.

Medium intensity colour, a ton of grip, juicy blackberry fruits, along with wild strawberries and pomegranate, sage and fennel;, very easy to drink, but with plenty of personality, this is a 2nd wine to look out for. No new oak for ageing. Philippe Van de Vyvere owner, Veronique Dausse director. 10% press wine.

Inside Bordeaux

The 2022 Phelan Segur is made from 56% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, with a yield of 28 hl/ha. Deep garnet-purple in color, it charges out with rambunctious notes of kirsch, black cherries, boysenberry preserves, and garrigue, followed by suggestions of lilacs, Sichuan pepper, and cinnamon stick. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with juicy black fruit and red berry sparks, supported by firm, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, leading to a long and spicy finish on this very pretty wine. pH 3.8, TPI 96.

Expert

Delivering, as it so often does, richly textured, concentrated and powerful black fruits, a sterling example of the 2020 vintage in St Estèphe, turmeric, crayon and smoked earth notes, lime blossom and pomegranate adding texture and complexity, great stuff. Yields 40hl/ha, harvest September 16 through to October 1, finishing around 10 days earlier than the past two years. Consultants Michel Rolland and Julien Viaud. First vintage with Petit Verdot included in the main wine, from vines planted in 2013.

Amatør

Mørke solbær, skogsbær, lær, tobakk, vått treverk, og nærmest plommesyltetøy på nesen. 

Smak av røde kirsebær og modne skogsbær. Pene, syrlige rustikke toner, med fin syre, ok konsentrasjon med ok lengde. Tett tanninstruktur. 

Smakt hos Phelan Segur.

The 2014 Phelan Segur is medium to deep garnet in color. Floral notes of dried roses and lavender lead to a core of plum preserves and cassis plus touches of pencil shavings and aniseed with a medicinal waft in the background. The medium-bodied palate has a lively backbone and grainy tannins framing the tight-knit, nervy fruit, finishing with a mineral lift.

The 2013 Phelan Segur has a medium garnet color, with a touch of brick. It offers meagre notes of dried herbs, pencil lead, and tobacco leaf, with a core of dried cranberries and fig paste. The light to medium-bodied palate is a little thin and green, with chewy tannins and an herbs-laced finish.

The 2012 Phelan Segur is medium to deep garnet colored. The nose is tired, with notes of balsamic, dried mulberries, and figs, plus dusty soil, sauteed herbs, and leather. The medium-bodied palate is tiring with fading fruit and a subtle spiciness, going a touch hard on the finish.

Dyp lilla. Mørke bær - blå plommer, bjørnebær. Noe tre, røyk. Dempede tanniner, god syre, men noe kort 

Blackberry, olive tapenade, sweet liquorice, tar, these years were definitely more highly charged for Phélan Ségur than today. 50% new oak. Harvest September 30 to October 12. Michel Rolland consultant.

Ripe blackberry fruits, with some powerful tannins and a ton of sandalwood and cedar oak. More exuberant than the sculpted wines that Phelan has been making in recent years, this is fully in the spirit of a ripe 2009, enjoyable and full of personality, a little overworked. 50% new oak for ageing, Michel Rolland consultant.

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dmag
Ruby red with a brick rim. Rose petals, crowberries, leather, anise, exotic spice, blackcurrant and minerals. Fresh acidity. Playful and elegant. Cassis, leather, spice and anise. Integrated tannins. Long. 90p

Category	Red wine
Vinmonopolet no.
Producer	Phelan Segur
Vintages	2018
Country	France, Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
Bottle	150 cl

Alcohol	14 %
Acid	3,3 %
Sugar	< 3 g/l

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