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Château Phélan Ségur

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Château Phélan Ségur
Château Phélan Ségur was founded in the early 19th century by Bernard Phelan, an Irish merchant based in Bordeaux. The estate takes its name in part from its owner, who acquired Clos de Garamey in Saint-Estèphe in 1805, and in part from the acquisition in 1810 of Domaine Ségur de Cabanac, which completed the winegrowing estate. 
In 1985, Xavier Gardinier took over Château Phélan Ségur with the help of his three sons. After more than 30 years working on the estate, the Gardinier family handed over the reins to Philippe Van de Vyvere following an acquisition in January 2018.

The Château Phélan Ségur vineyard extends over the eastern part of the Saint-Estèphe commune, covering 90 hectares of vines planted on a soil composed of pebbles and gravel coated with clayey sands resting on a limestone base. Harvested by hand, the wine is blended from 47% Merlot, 51% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet-Franc. At Château Phélan Ségur, the vines are cultivated using sustainable methods, and the grapes are sorted both in the vineyard and in the winery. After maturing for 14 to 18 months, the result is a wine of exceptional quality, recognized and appreciated by Bordeaux connoisseurs.

Since 1986, the Château Phélan Ségur estate has also been producing second wines in the same Saint-Estèphe appellation: Frank Phélan, as well as La Croix Bonis, made from selected plots planted mainly with Cabernet-Sauvignon.
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Château Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe 2021

96-97/100 Terre de Vins

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94/100 James Suckling

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94/100 Yves Beck

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17/20 Le Point

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93-94/100 Vert de Vin

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93/100 Decanter

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1*Étoile Hachette

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"One of the greatest successes of the vintage! ~ Decanter "

"The commitment is clear: Phélan is made to last! The primeur bottle is not about immediate seduction; it's all about building a balance between density and aromatic expression. It may seem austere today, but when aired, floral and blackcurrant scents make a breakthrough. Clean, rich and sapid on the palate, with great length. Exceptional tannin quality". (Terre de Vins 2023) - Delivery in wooden cases possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe 2019 - Second vin

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3/5 (1 review)

2*Étoiles Hachette

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93/100 James Suckling

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91/100 Decanter

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90-91/100 Vert de Vin

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90/100 RVF

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"A must for the 2019 vintage ~ Decanter!"

"Ripe and round, with a pH of 3.9, which may not suggest great longevity, but in a second wine, what you're looking for is the accessibility and signature of its elder, and that's what you get in spades. Tons of character, brushed Damask berry and blackberry fruit, beautifully supple but present tannins, and a mouthwatering finish." (Decanter 2020)

Château Phélan-Ségur - La Croix Bonis 2012

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3/5 (1 review)

87/100 Wine Enthusiast

(2011 vintage notes)

La Croix Bonis is made from parcels selected to produce a great wine. A successful gamble with this 2010, whose aromatic complexity is characterized by aromas of fresh fruit on a background of smoky notes, a silky attack and plenty of roundness on the palate. A generous wine that promises long ageing potential...