Phelan Segur St Estephe 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Phelan Segur
Label Name:
 
St Estephe
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 21%, Petit Verdot 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critics for the 2021: Decanter 94; Vinous 92–94; Wine Advocate 92–93; James Suckling 94; Berry Bros. 16–16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Dark blackcurrant and plum with rose petal, tobacco, sweet spice and loamy mineral notes. Medium–full body, firm ripe tannins, bright acidity and a long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef tenderloin, truffle mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification (hand-harvested, stainless/concrete vats), aged ~18 months in French oak (≈55% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Saint-Estèphe estate (founded by Bernard Phélan), 70 ha vineyards; owned by Philippe Van de Vyvere since 2018; director Véronique Dausse; expanding organic/sustainable practices.