Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux, France | Blend: 56% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot | 14% | Château Phélan Ségur | $64.97
Appearance: Medium ruby
Nose: Aromas of red cherry, strawberry, chocolate, smoke, forest floor, crushed gravel.
Palate: The wine is dry, with high acidity and medium tannins. It is high in alcohol and medium–bodied. Medium plus flavor intensity of raspberry, blackcurrant, mint, charred wood and earth. The finish is long and lingering.
Serve: 16-18 °C
Pairing suggestion: Grilled lamb burger with rosemary fries
Who will enjoy this wine?
Ideal for lovers of a more restrained, but elegant Bordeaux wines.
Did you know?
The estate’s history dates back to the early 19-th C. Today, Château Phélan Ségur occupies 70hectares of vineyards planted with all four classic Bordeaux grape varieties.