Phélan Ségur - Saint-Estèphe 2021

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe4/2/2024

The 2021 Phélan Ségur turned out beautifully. Dark, somber notes typical of this Saint-Estèphe are present, but also attenuated by the medium-bodied structure of the year. Red cherry, gravel, incense, licorice and dried herbs fill out the layers nicely. T

Vinous

92

byAntonio Gallonithe2/28/2024

The 2021 Phélan Ségur turned out beautifully. Dark, somber notes typical of this Saint-Estèphe are present, but also attenuated by the medium-bodied structure of the year. Red cherry, gravel, incense, licorice and dried herbs fill out the layers nicely. The 2021 is a quiet Phélan Ségur, yet all the elements are nicely balanced.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/22/2024

Very refined with a mineral and chili chocolate twist to the fine spices and cassis with a touch of iron and pencil shavings. The juicy, medium- to full-bodied palate shows symmetry of chalky tannins and fruit concentration. More refined, layered and long than it is compact or broad. Still, the finesse and minerality are evident. Drink now or hold.

Wine Spectator

91

byJames Molesworththe2/22/2024

Shows gently mulled loganberry and black currant fruit flavors that have some breadth, atypical for the vintage, while a mix of black tea, potpourri and singed cedar notes fill in the background. Reveals a pretty accent of warm earth on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 10,000 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

93-94

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Plenty of cabernet character with currant and blackberry and some fresh-herb undertones. Medium body. Fine, firm tannins. Refined and together. Oyster shell and hints of spices such as cloves and white pepper. Tapenade. Typical for the appellation. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot and 21% merlot.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

Tasted on numerous occasions, the 2021 Château Phélan Ségur (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot) makes the most of this challenging vintage and offers terrific purity in its cassis fruit as well toasted spice and violet notes. It has some background oak, medium-bodied richness, good mid-palate density, and outstanding length. 91-93+

Bettane & Desseauve

93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/24/2022

De la noblesse liée à ses 75 % de cabernet-sauvignon, le plus important pourcentage de l’histoire récente. Parfaite vinification. Son équilibre précis et savoureux gagnera beaucoup dans les dix ans à venir.

The Vintage Journal

94-95

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Deep crimson. Fresh fragrant blackcurrant dried rose sage aromas with vanilla notes. Well concentrated and smooth with blackcurrant vanilla flavours, lovely cedary textures, mid-palate richness and fresh long acidity. Supple and refined wine. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 4% petit verdot. 18 months in 55% new French oak. 13.5% alc

Alexandre Ma

92-94

byAlexandre Mathe5/16/2022

In a less-than-optimal vintage, Phélan Ségur still manages to present us with top-notch ripeness and a vibrant Saint-Estèphe. Aromas of sweet blueberry and mulberry are followed by the long, lingering violet bouquet. It flows smoothly and effortlessly on the palate, giving one the ethereal sensory set off by crisp acidity. Dense, powdery tannins spread across the whole palate, integrated with the rounded body in creating a long, lingering finish. Definitely one of the excellent works among Saint-Estèphe 2021. ??????????,?Phélan Ségur????????????????,?????????Saint-Estèphe?????????????????????????????????,???????????????????????????????,?????????,???????????????????Saint-Estèphe 2021????????

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Smoke, dark chocolate, flowers and espresso tinged black cherry notes are in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, forward, soft, round and fruity, with cocoa overtones to accompany the black cherry and espresso oriented finish. This should be quite enjoyable on release. The wine blends 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. This interesting blend represents the highest percentage of Cabernet ever placed into Phelan Segur. They have been a non-stop roll here and the 2021 continues that streak! Drink from 2023-2037. 92-94

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

90

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

92-94

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Phélan Ségur has an attractive bouquet of blackberry, raspberry and dried rose petal scents, quite fragrant and appealing even at this early stage. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine tannins, well-judged acidity and quite a tensile finish. This is very promising, though it will need four to five years in bottle. It might represent one of the best values for money… depending on the release price, of course.

Vinous

92-94

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Phélan Ségur is bright, punchy and full of character, with all the youthful vigor and fruitiness of a barrel sample. I very much like the energy here. There's less density than in the preceding years, but that is not a bad thing at all. Cedar, tobacco, sage and bright red berry fruit open nicely, all woven together by the aromatic intensity that is such a signature of the year. This is the second vintage that incorporates a touch of Petit Verdot, while the Cabernet is the highest it has ever been here. Readers will find a classy Phélan marked by a sense of strict classicism that is hugely attractive. Tasted four times.

vvwine

92-94

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

Mittelkräftiges Rubinrot. In der Nase expressiv, zeigt viele rote Beeren, etwas Pflaume, florale Aromen, die mich an Veilchen erinnern, Gräser, Kräuter, auch Lebkuchen, steinige Noten, komplex. Im Gaumen rassig, klar und rein, gut strukturiert, mit markanten Gerbstoffen, einer knackigen Beerenfrucht, der Wein hat Rasse und Präzision, endet in einem langen, rotfruchtigen Abgang. Kann reifen, hat Charakter. Bestätigt die grossen Leistungen der Vorjahre, superb! 2028-2048 (Verkostet im April 2022. UGCB/Dourthe/Daniel Vins)

Anthocyanes

90-92

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Petite récolte sur les merlots. Très beau nez de fruits noirs frais avec une pointe mentholée. Plus floral à l'aération. Bouche droite, tendue, de beaux tanins avec une légère austérité typique de saint-Estèphe qui devrait se fondre avec le temps. L'acidité est présente et droite. Aérien en finale.

Wine Advocate

92-93

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums and cherries mingled with notions of rose petals, pipe tobacco, sweet spices and loamy soil, the 2021 Phélan Ségur is medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with impressive depth at the core, ripe tannins and lively acids, concluding with a long, saline finish. Concentrated and well-constructed, this is a serious wine with a bright future ahead of it. It's a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Tasted five times, twice at the estate. (92 - 93)+