Chateau Phelan Segur Saint Estephe 2017
Chateau Phelan Segur Saint Estephe 2017
- 2017
- 750ml
- Red
- 12.5%
- Bordeaux Red Blends
- Merlot,
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chateau Phelan Segur
- Bordeaux
- France
- Vintage: 2017
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
- Grapes: Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon - Winery: Chateau Phelan Segur
- Region: Bordeaux
- Country: France
- Vintage: 2017
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Red
- Alcohol: 12.5%
- Varietal: Bordeaux Red Blends
- Grapes: Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon - Winery: Chateau Phelan Segur
- Region: Bordeaux
- Country: France
One of Saint Estephe’s benchmark producers, Phelan Segur was founded by Bernard Phelan who united two neighbouring properties, Clos de Garramey and Segur, and added his name in keeping with the traditions of the time. In 1860 his son, Frank Phelan, built the stunning country house on the estate which by this time was the largest in the Saint Estephe appellation. In 2017 the property sold for a record €90 million to Belgian investor Philippe Van de Vyvere.
Today the property has 70 hectares of vineyards planted on exceptional terroir, sitting on a ridge of clay and gravel soils above the Gironde estuary. As the saying goes, "the greatest terroirs look to the water", and Phelan Segur’s wines offer both power and character with excellent potential for extended ageing in the cellar over the next decade and beyond.
The estate’s Grand Vin is primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon along with a smaller proportion of Merlot and a drop of Cabernet Franc. To allow for precise blending, each parcel of vines is vinified separately with ageing taking place in 50% new French oak barrels for 16-18 months. This helps to soften the firm tannins and add subtle hints of woodsmoke and spice to the luscious cassis, blackberry and dark plum fruit.
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