2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Drinking Window 3 to 8 years
Region Saint-Estephe
Estate Grown Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Produced from selected estate parcels and matured for 12 months. The IWSC entry describes the wine as lightly oaked and records it as non-organic, non-biodynamic and non-sustainable.
Tasting Notes IWSC 2025 panel: mineral and spicy bouquet with black pepper and cocoa, dense cassis palate, and an earthy, mineral finish. Sigva: deep ruby, strawberry, cherry and ripe fruit, with roundness and a crisp finish.
Food Pairing Richly flavoured red meat with classic accompaniments such as fries and béarnaise sauce
Critics Ratings IWSC 2025 Bronze
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Alluvial gravel deposits with pebbles and sandy clay
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 35
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Fruit came from selected Château Phélan Ségur parcels in eastern Saint-Estèphe near the estuary; maturation lasted 12 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Wine Enthusiast/Roger Voss: elegant, with ripe berry fruit, a tannic layer, spice and layered acidity.
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 91; Decanter 90
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