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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: PHEL060
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

Tight and compact, so typical of the appellation, the bouquet offers a wonderful freshness full aromatic wild berry fruit. The palate is structured and firm but shows an impressive equilibrium, lovely black fruits, suave, polished tannins and fresh acidity. A great result from a monstrously challenging vintage.

Vinification

Harvested between 30th September and 14th October which at 9 days was the shortest vintage ever, yielding 30hl/ha. Vinified using indigenous yeasts with only very soft extraction and short maceration, the final blend includes 10% vin de presse. Will be aged in 55% new oak.

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