Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2021 is a structured Left Bank Bordeaux showing cassis, blackberry, plum, graphite, cedar, tobacco, violets and spice.
Medium to full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins, it has bright acidity and classic Cabernet-driven structure balanced by Merlot roundness. The style is focused, savory and elegant, with a long, mineral and slightly earthy finish typical of Saint-Estèphe.
Professional ratings
- 94–95 pts – James Suckling: notes purity, structure and refined tannins
- 93–95 pts – Wine Advocate: praises balance, precision and aging potential
- 93–94 pts – Vinous: highlights depth, freshness and classic Left Bank character
- 93 pts – Decanter: commends elegance, structure and terroir expression
Overall, it is rated around 93–95 points, a classic, age-worthy Saint-Estèphe combining power, freshness and refinement.
Wine Advocate 93 points
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.
James Suckling 94 Points
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.
