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Phelan Segur 2008
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
This has far more richness on the nose than the 2007, with aromas of macerated black cherries, damson, a touch of black coffee and chocolate. The palate has a sappy entry, quite fleshy and sweet, lacking some complexity, a little forced. Grippy, almost foursquare finish. It does not say much at the moment but this does surprise after bottling e.g. 2005. Tasted September 2009.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. The 2008 is an excellent wine from this Saint Estephe estate. It has a clean, well-defined bouquet with blackberry, earth, black olive and crushed stone. This has great precision and clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with well-integrated oak, very smooth in texture, caressing the mouth, with good weight on the finish. It needs more reserve and tension, but it has an attractive mouthfeel and impressive length. Tasted January 2012.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A distinctive earthy, spicy character along with hints of camphor, black currants and raspberries emerge from this medium-bodied 2008. Soft tannins, a seductive mouthfeel and surprising length suggest this wine can be drunk now and over the next decade.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A sleeper of the vintage, the 2008 is the finest Phelan-Segur since the 1990. It possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as loads of blueberry and cassis fruit intertwined with hints of charcoal and that unmistakable floral note that appears in many of the 2008s. Medium to full-bodied with abundant fruit, soft tannins, and obvious near-term appeal, it should last for 10-12 years.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at the UGC 2008 tasting in London. The Phelan has a very fine, slightly leafy bouquet with touches of tar, sandalwood and cedar inflecting the black fruits. Autumnal. The palate has a fresh, well-defined entry with spicy tinged black fruits, cedar and a dash of white pepper. Firm tannins, good backbone here and fine length. This certainly is at the top of my expectations from barrel. Drink 2012-2022. Tasted October 2010.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
En primeur barrel sample. Moderate intensity on the nose with blackberry, cigar box and a touch of dried herbs. Nice definition. The palate has a grainy entry, moderate weight, a little austere but well balanced with some fine, tertiary black fruits underneath. Foursquare, very “correct” on the finish. Good length. A good effort. Tasted March 2009.
About the Producer
Chateau Phelan Segur is one of the wineries in the Saint-Estephe region of Bordeaux, France, and a member of the Union Des Grands Crus De Bordeaux. Since the beginning of the 19th century, Château Fragrance, located in the heart of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, has commanded majestic views over the Gironde. Irishman Bernard Phelan created this winery by merging two vineyards, Clos de Garramey and Domaine Segur. Later, Bernard's son Frank expanded the industry and changed the name of the winery to "Flying Dragon Family Winery" in the early 20th century. Under the careful care of the owner, the Fragrance Family Winery is famous for its elegant, delicate and mild style wines. In 1985, the Gardinier family bought the winery and it has been in operation ever since. The current vineyard area of Fragrance Saga Winery is 70 hectares, of which 55% of the land is used for Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Sauvignon) grapes, 43% of the land is used to cultivate Merlot (Merlot) grapes, 1% of the land It is used to cultivate Petit Verdot, and 1% of the land is used to cultivate Cabernet Franc grapes. When the grapes reach the ideal ripeness, the winery will pick them manually. After picking, the grapes are screened, peeled, and then fermented in the traditional way. The fermented wine is then aged for 16-18 months in 60% new French oak barrels before being bottled in the winery. The Fragrance family winery produces three dry red wines, namely the Frank Phelan brand and the Fragrance family Bernie dry red wine (La Croix), which is mainly made from Cabernet Sauvignon from better vineyards. Bonis, Saint-Estephe, France), the current average annual production is 200,000 bottles.
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