Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe

Key characteristics:

Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe is a highly regarded estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation, celebrated for producing wines of remarkable elegance, pure and complex aromas, and exceptional balance. This Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel has consistently challenged the quality of classified growths, standing out for its distinctive Médoc style that marries power with smoothness.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
• Appearance: Ruby red dress with purple highlights.
• Aroma: A great intensity nose with aromas of very ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberries) in perfect harmony with discreet toasted and buttery notes.
• Taste: In the mouth, the tasty texture provides immense pleasure and recalls a perfect maturity. A “classic” Médoc style with racy tannins and a structure revealing elegance, smoothness and power at the same time.
• Region: Located in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France, the vineyards of Château Phélan Ségur benefit from diverse clay-gravel soils and the temperature-regulating proximity of the Gironde estuary. The estate is situated near esteemed neighbors like Château Calon-Ségur and Château Montrose.
• Pairing: Tasty red meat with powerful flavors (lamb, pigeon, ostrich, mutton) or feathered game.

Overall impression:

This wine offers a captivating blend of power and elegance, with a complex aromatic profile and a well-structured palate that promises immense pleasure. It is a harmonious and balanced expression of its prestigious Saint-Estèphe terroir, capable of graceful aging.

Extra notes:

• Château Phélan Ségur was listed as one of nine Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels in a 2003 classification revision, a testament to its consistent quality.
• The estate’s history dates back to Bernard Phelan, an Irishman who combined two properties in the early 19th century, and was once part of the vast holdings of Nicolas Alexandre de Ségur, known as “the Prince of Vines,” who also owned three First Growth estates.