1997 Phelan Segur
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Tasting notes
This is a light-bodied, slightly herbaceous and diluted wine with a straightforward, pleasant feel, but not much depth or length. It should drink well for 3-4 years. (No tasting note was provided in Issue 128. We have instead included the text of the tasting note from Issue 122)
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Delicious wine with good berry and chocolate character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a light finish. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1997
This is a light-bodied, slightly herbaceous and diluted wine with a straightforward, pleasant feel, but not much depth or length. It should drink well for 3-4 years. Apr 2000, www.robertparker.com
Red-ruby color. Perfumed cassis and floral aromas. Supple and round; a moderately intense wine with agreeable, spicy flavors that linger on the ripely tannic finish.
About the producer
With 70 hectares under vine, Ch. Phélan Ségur sits on the eastern side of Saint-Estèphe – neighbouring Montrose and Calon Ségur. Owned by Philippe van de Vyvere since 2017, its gravel soils produce typically firm wines.