Tasting Notes
Vinous 95
The 2022 Phelan Segur comes from a growing season that was not straightforward due to the hail in June that cost 30% of production. This obliged the team to reconfigure the blend, as the first trials were found to be too rich and tannic. But the depleted yields produced an outstanding wine that will vie with the 2020 as a benchmark for the estate. The 2022 is actually quite understated on the nose with fine delineation of blackberry, bilberry, pencil lead and light forest floor scents. The palate is very well balanced with pliant tannins and a keen line of acidity, gently spiced with black truffle and subtle peppery notes toward the well-knit finish. This is an outstanding Saint-Estephe that you would assume comes from a cooler growing season. Given market prices, this comes recommended.
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2065
Robert Parker 91-93
Unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries, creme de cassis, sweet berries and spices, framed by creamy new oak, the 2022 Phelan Segur is medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with plenty of sweet fruit and chewy structuring tannin. It’s a persuasive Saint-Estephe in a more modern, extracted style.
