COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Phélan Ségur
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Phélan Ségur 2017 is a red Bordeaux wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation. The estate, founded in the 19th century by Bernard Phélan, has a history of ownership by four families. The current owners are Philippe Van de Vyvere and his son Pierre. The vineyard is situated near the Gironde estuary in Saint-Estèphe, with an average vine age of 35 years and clayey gravel soils. The 2017 vintage was notable for its resilience to spring frost, attributed to the estate's terroir and location. The wine is characterized by a classic Médoc style, with a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon contributing to its structure and aging potential.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by an Irish winemaker in the 19th century.
Fact 02
Vineyard is protected from frost by the Gironde estuary.
Fact 03
Average vine age is 35 years.
Fact 04
Known for elegance and finesse in Saint-Estèphe.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Phélan Ségur 2017 involves manual harvesting and berry sorting, including optical sorting, to ensure grape quality. Fermentation is conducted in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes aging for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels, with 30% to 50% new oak. Sustainable farming practices are employed in the vineyard. The harvest took place from September 14th to October 4th, 2017.
