Château Phélan Ségur Frank Phélan Saint-Estèphe 2019 750ml

A very spicy and typical St.-Estephe with nutmeg, clove and berry character. Medium body with slightly chewy tannins and a savory finish. Give it time to soften. Serious second wine from Phelan. Try after 2025. (James Suckling)

Deep purple-black colored, the 2019 Frank Phélan jumps from the glass with punchy black cherries, boysenberries and plum preserves scents with a core of warm cassis, candied violets, dark chocolate and garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate has a classic sturdy/chewy structure with seamless freshness supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing earthy.

The second wine of Phelan Segur, the 2019 Frank Phelan is a solid effort, and I continue to think these second wines are undervalued in the market today. Deep purple, with impressive notes of cassis, black cherries, unsmoked tobacco, cedarwood, and chocolate, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, rock-solid balance, and a charming, thoroughly enjoyable style. It’s well worth purchasing.