The Story
A benchmark Saint-Estèphe estate overlooking the Gironde Estuary, Château Phélan Ségur reveals aromas of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violet, and cigar box. Richly structured yet beautifully refined, it delivers polished tannins, vibrant freshness, exceptional depth, and a long, mineral-driven finish with outstanding aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck confit, venison, truffle potatoes, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.
93 Points - James Suckling
A firm, silky red with lovely tightness and depth, offering currant, blueberry and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Shows layers and beauty. Bright and vivid. Lovely length. Better in 2022 or later.
91 Points - Wine Spectator
Focused, featuring a beam of black cherry and plum fruit, backed by well-embedded charcoal and iron notes. A light floral accent curls around the finish as the fruit and minerality meld together. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2031.
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Overextraction spoils this otherwise rich wine. It hardens the tannins and masks the layers of berry flavors that would otherwise be showing well. It will soften, but not before 2024.
Description
A benchmark Saint-Estèphe estate overlooking the Gironde Estuary, Château Phélan Ségur reveals aromas of cassis, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, violet, and cigar box. Richly structured yet beautifully refined, it delivers polished tannins, vibrant freshness, exceptional depth, and a long, mineral-driven finish with outstanding aging potential.
Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck confit, venison, truffle potatoes, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.
93 Points - James Suckling
A firm, silky red with lovely tightness and depth, offering currant, blueberry and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Shows layers and beauty. Bright and vivid. Lovely length. Better in 2022 or later.
91 Points - Wine Spectator
Focused, featuring a beam of black cherry and plum fruit, backed by well-embedded charcoal and iron notes. A light floral accent curls around the finish as the fruit and minerality meld together. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2031.
88 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Overextraction spoils this otherwise rich wine. It hardens the tannins and masks the layers of berry flavors that would otherwise be showing well. It will soften, but not before 2024.
