In Bond Fine Wine. 2019 Château Phelan Segur, Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France. Cru bourgeois • Red Bordeaux in 3x150cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2024–2040. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Jane Anson (JA) — 94/100 · Decanter.com, 28/05/2020 · Drink 2026-2042
Another impressive vintage at this estate, one that is regularly turning out wines to sit up and take notice of. A touch more austerity than was seen at this stage in the 2018, but the same level of intensity and concentration and just sheer confidence without trying too hard. Undertow of crushed granite and liquorice root, with real precision in the cassis fruits, and a wall of tannins that mana…
James Suckling (JS) — 95–96/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 20/05/2020
The complexity and depth is fantastic in this beautifully crafted, refined red. Such poise, finesse and length. Goes on and on. We will see if this is better than the outstanding 2018.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW (LPB) — 92–94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 18/06/2020
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Ph'lan S'gur prances out of the glass with bold notions of blackcurrant pastilles, baked plums and boysenberries, plus hints of chargrilled meats, lavender, tilled soil and cracked black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is like a tightly coiled spring, featuring loads of condensed black fruit and fragrant layers, framed by firm, grainy tannins and sea…