Château Phélan Ségur
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
In 1805, Daniel Phelan, an Irish wine broker, acquired le Clos de Garamey, and was followed in 1810 by the acquisition of the Segur de Cabanac estate, creating the domain that remains today. Initial Aromas of leather, oak and earthiness hit about, medium(+), bringing in subtle flavors of blackberry and herb. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of blackberry, herb, leather, smoky oak and meatiness carry from the nose. Medium(+) acidity on firm medium(+) tannins of this full body wine carry the flavors to a medium(+) length finish. Very good, but undelivered a bit, drink now will not get better.
In 1805, Daniel Phelan, an Irish wine broker, acquired le Clos de Garamey, and was followed in 1810 by the acquisition of the Segur de Cabanac estate, creating the domain that remains today. Initial Aromas of leather, oak and earthiness hit about, medium(+), bringing in subtle flavors of blackberry and herb. On the palate subtle fruit flavors of blackberry, herb, leather, smoky oak and meatiness carry from the nose. Medium(+) acidity on firm medium(+) tannins of this full body wine carry the flavors to a medium(+) length finish. Very good, but undelivered a bit, drink now will not get better.
Jun 2nd, 2019
2008. Silky, subtle, soft tannins, nothing too complex- PS provides a wonderful value.
2008. Silky, subtle, soft tannins, nothing too complex- PS provides a wonderful value.
May 15th, 2016Starting to be approachable, getting rounder, drinking easy, a gentle version of Saint Estephe, medium bodied spicy notes maybe lack a bit of material compared to some others tasted
Starting to be approachable, getting rounder, drinking easy, a gentle version of Saint Estephe, medium bodied spicy notes maybe lack a bit of material compared to some others tasted
May 30th, 2015
Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting
Really nice and drinking well now. Open hours before drinking though.
Really nice and drinking well now. Open hours before drinking though.
Apr 26th, 2015
Oh, please. Can we all stop with the 9+s? Solidly good but nothing more.
Oh, please. Can we all stop with the 9+s? Solidly good but nothing more.
Jan 19th, 2017
Fantastic wine! Smooth, almost velvety. Blackberries, vanilla & licorice.
Fantastic wine! Smooth, almost velvety. Blackberries, vanilla & licorice.
Nov 17th, 2015
A very nice, Cab dominate! Leather with a spicy finish. Great with a filet mignon and wife had a veal chop.
A very nice, Cab dominate! Leather with a spicy finish. Great with a filet mignon and wife had a veal chop.
Feb 15th, 2015
Currant, red berry and a bit of wood. Elegant, acid driven and restrained.
Currant, red berry and a bit of wood. Elegant, acid driven and restrained.
Oct 3rd, 2014