Château Phélan SégurChâteau Phélan Ségur 2017

About this wine

Château Phélan Ségur is a Saint-Estèphe classic that deserves a spot in your cellar. This 2017 vintage shows exactly why this left bank estate has been turning heads for generations.

On the nose, you'll find dark berries and cassis with a hint of graphite minerality that speaks to the gravel terroir of Saint-Estèphe. The palate is structured yet approachable, with ripe tannins from the Cabernet sauvignon and Cabernet franc providing backbone, while the Merlot softens the edges beautifully. There's a nice balance here between power and elegance, with a finish that lingers without demanding too much attention.

This is your wine for a proper dinner with friends. Pair it with a classic beef daube, lamb shoulder, or even a good duck confit. If you're keeping it simpler, a nice steak will do the trick. Open it now if you're impatient, but it will also age gracefully over the next eight to ten years. Serve it at around 16 to 17 degrees, and give it thirty minutes in a decanter to really show what it's got.