Frank Phélan 2018, Château Phélan Ségur, AOP Saint Estèphe

Château Phélan Ségur , located in the heart of Saint-Estèphe, is known for its elegance, consistency, and deep connection to the terroir and the ocean. Its second wine, Frank Phélan , pays homage to the founder's son and offers a more approachable and flexible version of the estate's style: balanced structure, generous fruit, and enveloping tannins, ideal for enjoying without waiting decades.

Region : Bordeaux.

DO : Saint Estèphe, 3em Grand Cru Classé 1855.

Varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 34%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 3%.

Climate : Oceanic.

Soil : clayey gravels with a calcareous subsoil.

Winemaking : With indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Only after this vinification is the Frank Phélan wine separated from the Château Phélan Ségur wine.

Aging : For 14 months. 50% in stainless steel tanks and 50% in oak barrels, half of which are second-use.

Tasting Notes

Bright, medium-intensity, clean, and glossy red color.

Enveloping and fresh, with aromas of red fruits (cherry, currant), flowers and soft spices, wrapped in a delicate menthol note.

Medium body, silky and well-integrated tannins, with balanced acidity; its freshness and elegance stand out, and an intense and persistent finish with fruity and spicy touches.