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The cabernet sauvignon, queen grape of the Médoc in Bordeaux, takes center stage in Château Phélan Ségur 2022, a red wine that exudes powerful elegance and offers one of the best quality-price ratios in this renowned French wine region.
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
2% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 56% Merlot
Type of barrel
French oak barrels (50% new)
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
pH
3.8
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.2
General Information
Château Phélan Ségur 2022 originates from an exceptional vineyard, located near the Gironde estuary in the commune of Saint-Estèphe, one of the most privileged areas on the left bank of Bordeaux.
On clay-gravel soils grow the cabernet sauvignon and merlot vines used to produce this grand vin from Château Phélan Ségur, a winery that, despite not being part of the historic 1855 wine classification, is one of the finest in this production area. The prestigious winemaker Michel Rolland, an advisor to the estate, contributed his expertise by overseeing the long and meticulous blending process, which culminated in a measured aging in French oak barrels.
The result is Château Phélan Ségur 2022, a subtle and balanced red wine, with precise structure, silky tannins, and a surprising natural freshness. It also boasts an aging potential of several decades, a hallmark of the great wines of the Médoc. Enjoy it.
Creators' opinion
The depth of its almost black color and captivating purple reflections instantly immerse us in the atmosphere of this exceptional vintage. On the nose, it surprises with its unexpected combination of juicy black fruits, spices, and subtle floral notes. Its concentration and aromatic complexity (black cherry, rose, cedar) verge on arrogance. On the palate, the attack is striking: fleshy, flavorful, and smooth. It is a warm invitation to discover the power, density, and richness of this harvest. The wine has character; a wave of silky yet firm tannins forms at the center of the palate and harmoniously blends with the wine's impressive structure. The finish is persistent, balanced, and ends with mentholated notes that evoke freshness. Immense aging potential.
The winery
Winery
Château Phélan Ségur is one of the finest wineries not included in the historic 1855 Bordeaux wine classification. Located in Saint-Estèphe, in the Médoc, its origins are tied to Tipperary Bernard O'Phelan, an Irish wine merchant who settled in Bordeaux at the end of the 18th century, acquiring the properties of Clos de Garramey and Ségur de Cabanac, thus giving rise to Château Ségur de Garramey. It was not until the early 20th century that the estate adopted its current name.
Between 1985 and 2017, Château Phélan Ségur belonged to Xavier Gardiner, who also owned Lanson and Pommery Champagne. This period marked the most splendid era since its foundation. Under Gardiner's management and with the enological advice of Michel Rolland, the winery achieved a level of quality that Belgian Philippe Van de Vyvere, CEO of Sea-Invest and its new owner, is committed to maintaining.
Indeed, Château Phélan Ségur has all the ingredients to remain among the wines with the best quality-to-price ratio in Bordeaux. The starting point is the fantastic 70-hectare vineyard, rooted in clay-gravel soils, located near the Gironde estuary, a proximity that provides protection from the most extreme weather conditions, both in winter and summer.
With the fruits of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot that this exceptional terroir produces, Château Phélan Ségur crafts its grand vin, bearing the same name, Frank Phélan, the second label named after the estate's founder, and a third red wine, La Croix Bonis, which highlights merlot.
Between 1985 and 2017, Château Phélan Ségur belonged to Xavier Gardiner, who also owned Lanson and Pommery Champagne. This period marked the most splendid era since its foundation. Under Gardiner's management and with the enological advice of Michel Rolland, the winery achieved a level of quality that Belgian Philippe Van de Vyvere, CEO of Sea-Invest and its new owner, is committed to maintaining.
Indeed, Château Phélan Ségur has all the ingredients to remain among the wines with the best quality-to-price ratio in Bordeaux. The starting point is the fantastic 70-hectare vineyard, rooted in clay-gravel soils, located near the Gironde estuary, a proximity that provides protection from the most extreme weather conditions, both in winter and summer.
With the fruits of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot that this exceptional terroir produces, Château Phélan Ségur crafts its grand vin, bearing the same name, Frank Phélan, the second label named after the estate's founder, and a third red wine, La Croix Bonis, which highlights merlot.