The Grand Vin of Château Phélan Ségur comes from this magnificent terroir of Saint-Estèphe where power dominates. Strengthened by its origins, Château Phélan Ségur has created its identity based on elegance and finesse. With a certain restraint and great precision, it reveals the purity of the fruit, the accuracy of its structure, the silkiness of its tannins, all with a natural freshness. After long ageing, it reveals a bouquet of a rare complexity, the oak harmoniously integrated. This subtle and authentic balance creates an intense emotion.
Château Phélan Ségur is known for its potential to age over several decades. An old vintage opens new aromatic horizons with an unexpected richness: the warmth of spices, the generosity of ripe fruits and the nobility of leather. Its texture is refined, its power is calmed. This fullness is a testimony to the passage of time and this blossoming is the reward of astute patience. Exceptional vintages born of the generosity of Nature transcended by the talent of man. Beyond these undisputed landmarks, there are vintages dear to the Gardinier family and the team at the Château. They are witnesses to the life of the property and the expression of great emotions.
Notes and Reviews
Robert Parker (90)
A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2010 Phélan Ségur has a dense ruby/purple colour, ripe mulberry and blackcurrant fruit intermixed with some floral notes, and a hint of subtle oak as well as touches of lavender and liquorice. Layered, opulent, ripe and fleshy, this beauty should drink nicely for 10-15 years.
Product Details
| Vintage | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Grape Varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Viticulture | Conventional |
| Type | Red |
| Age of Vines | 30 years old |
| Vinification | Hand picked and vatted by parcel. Fermentation for 12 days and maceration for 20 days, with regular rack and return. Racked to barrel for malo-lactic. |
| Elevage | 12 months in oak barrels (50% new oak) |
| Soil Type | Garonne gravel over clay |