Chateau Phelan Segur 2014

Chateau Phelan Segur is a Saint-Estephe red produced from an estate vineyard planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Grand Vin combines structure, freshness, fruit concentration, and refined tannins, expressing the distinctive gravel and clay terroir of Saint-Estephe.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with herb-crusted lamb rack, braised beef cheeks, venison, or aged Comte.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast

The initial wood flavors in this wine rapidly give way to rich fruit. Spice and black-plum flavors are built by a firmly tannic superstructure. The aftertaste brings out the acidity. This wine should develop well over the long term. Drink from 2023.

92 Points - James Suckling

The spice and floral characters are fresh and perfumed, with walnut notes. Medium-bodied, with firm, silky tannins and a linear, crisp finish. Orange peel nuances accompany the currant fruit. Tight and racy, it needs additional time to open.

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2014 Phelan-Segur has a punchy nose of blackberry, iris and iodine. Medium-bodied with pleasant chewiness, it develops balanced acidity and crisp black fruit infused with graphite and sea salt toward the finish, showing good length and energy.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Pure and expressive, featuring cassis with light lilac, wet pebble and tobacco notes that should emerge further with cellaring. The wine shows textbook Saint-Estephe character and a focused, persistent profile.