Phelan Segur St Estephe 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Phelan Segur
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 36%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 91; Tim Atkin 93; Neal Martin 89-91; James Suckling 92; Jancis Robinson 15. 5/20

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core of blackberry, cassis and black cherry with violet, cedar, iodine and graphite notes. Firm, savory tannins, smoky oak and a saline, mineral finish. Medium-full-bodied and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, Peking duck, Sichuan beef or black bean stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel and large oak vats, matured ~18 months in French oak (portion new). Traditional Bordeaux élevage with blending before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Historic Saint-Estèphe estate; vineyard c.70ha vines (avg ~35 years). Longstanding Médoc producer; Michel Rolland consulted; ownership transferred in 2017 to Philippe Van de Vyvere.