Chateau Phelan Segur 2017
75cl
/
13% Vol
Founded by Irishman Bernard Phelan in the early 19 century, his son Frank developed the estate and it was renamed Phelan Segur. Now in the very good hands of Philippe Van de Vyvere, who is producing some of the best wines in the chateau's history. The palate is dense and layered with flavours of fruits and spices. The tannins are firm and ripe giving structure and elegance.
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Chateau Phelan Segur 2017
€69.00
Ex Tax: €56.10
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of ripe black fruits fill the glass and lead to notes of toasted spice and almost buttery hints
Palate
The palate is dense and layered with flavours of fruits and spices. The tannins are firm and ripe giving structure and elegance. The wine finishes very strongly
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc
Maturation
The wine is matured in 50% new French oak barrels for 16 months
Alcohol %
13%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Saint Estephe
Vintage
2017
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Robert Parker 94 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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