Frank Phélan
St. Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Nice dark aromatics with gravely black fruit, light cedar wood and a uplifting note of menthol & cassis. Plus a very characteristic note of fresh walnuts.
On the palate this is fresh, quite light considering the colour yet with a proper tannic bite (ripe, juicy!) and great balance. Nice finish and surprising depth for a second wine. Kudos for the v. long savoury fruity finish.
This is really good stuff, also for sipping solo.
And surprisingly approachable upon opening.
Nice dark aromatics with gravely black fruit, light cedar wood and a uplifting note of menthol & cassis. Plus a very characteristic note of fresh walnuts.
On the palate this is fresh, quite light considering the colour yet with a proper tannic bite (ripe, juicy!) and great balance. Nice finish and surprising depth for a second wine. Kudos for the v. long savoury fruity finish.
This is really good stuff, also for sipping solo.
And surprisingly approachable upon opening.