Chateau Phelan Segur 'Frank Phelan', Saint-Estephe, France 2018 Auxey-Duresses star anise and tapenade over

star anise and tapenade over a core of prunes

this opens to reveal fine blackberry fruit and fresh acidity

The smaller appellations on the Right Bank did beautifully in 2019

The texture is rich and velvety

It's a gorgeous wine in the making

Chateau Phelan Segur 'Frank Phelan', Saint-Estephe, France 2018 Auxey-Duresses star anise and tapenade overThe second wine of Chateau Phelan Segur, this wine is ruby red colour with great depth. The bouquet presents a wonderful blend of red fruit, cinnamon and coffee aromas. This aromatic precision suggests tremendous finesse on the palate. The palate has superb structure, complemented by delicious, voluptuous substance. A perfect marriage between the usual full bodied character of a Frank Phelan and the tannic density of the varietals.