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Château Phélan Ségur 2018 – Saint-Estèphe
2018 was a vintage for the ages in Bordeaux, and Château Phélan Ségur 2018 - Saint-Estèphe delivered one of its finest wines to date. Nestled in the northern Médoc, Saint-Estèphe is famed for its power and structure, and this claret shows both muscle and refinement in equal measure.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, Phélan Ségur 2018 is deeply coloured, richly aromatic, and built to age. The château’s meticulous vineyard work and careful oak regime highlight fruit purity while layering in complexity and finesse.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry, with cedar, graphite, and hints of violet.
Palate: Concentrated yet elegant, ripe cassis and dark cherry framed by polished tannins, cocoa, and spice.
Finish: Long, powerful, and refined, with earthy mineral depth and lingering dark fruit.
Pair with roast lamb, beef rib, or game, or cellar for 15–20 years to see its full majesty unfold.
Château Phélan Ségur 2018, Saint-Estèphe, a powerful yet refined Bordeaux with cassis, plum, spice, and polished tannins. A Left Bank classic from a great vintage.
Grape blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon and 43% Merlot, Yield 49hl/ha, 70ha of vineyards on clay/gravel soil adjoining those of Montrose and Calon-Segur, average vine age of 35 years, aged 12 months in oak.