Frank Phélan - Saint-Estèphe 2019

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/05/2022

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.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/07/2020

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.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 18/06/2020

The 2019 Frank Phélan is a very pretty, supple second wine that will drink well upon release. Inky dark fruit, licorice, spice, tobacco, dried herbs, lavender and mint all meld together in this supple, mid-weight Saint-Estèphe. There is plenty to like here. All the 2019 needs is élevage to soften the tannins.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 18/06/2020

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.

Vinous

84-86 / 100

par Neal Martin le 16/06/2020

The 2019 Frank Phélan has a rather old school Left Bank nose, a little disjointed at first but melding together with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, a little hard at the moment. Needs more flesh towards the finish.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/06/2020

This is really beautiful with crushed-berry and currant aromas and flavors. Lots of chocolate and hazelnut, too. Medium to full body, creamy and polished tannins and a delicious finish already. Serious second wine from Phelan.