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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: PHEL055
Founded by Irishman Bernard Phélan and then developed by his son, Frank, Château has been one of the benchmarks of the Ste-Estephe appellation since the 19th Century. Bordering Château Montrose and Château Calon-Ségur, it is situated on well drained gravel soils and produces wonderful claret.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Phelan Sugur

This 66ha property is a consistent producer of classic St. Estèphe – solid, structured and long-lived. It is situated very close to both Château Montrose and Château Calon-Ségur, so in rather good company! Purchased by Xavier Gardinier in 1985 it is now run by his sons, Thierry and Laurent.

Tasting Notes

Rich, almost New World in style upon first taste, this Phelan is a layered, complex claret with a firm structure, tight, building tannins, and a dense core of concentrated black forest fruits. The acidity is fresh, and there are notes of spice, capsicum and some graphite. Altogether a rich, brooding Saint-Estèphe

Food Matches

A perfect partner for roast rack of lamb served pink.

Vinification

Harvest dates: 18th September - 11th October, the longest harvest ever at this property. A yield of 52hl/ha, there is 10% press wine in the blemd. Ageing is in 500lt oak barrels (55% new) and stainless steel tanks for 16-18 months.

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