Chateau Phelan Segur 2025

The 2025 Château Phélan Ségur is an exceptionally refined and precise expression of Saint-Estèphe, combining the appellation’s characteristic structure and mineral depth with remarkable freshness, elegance and purity. The vintage highlights the estate’s continued rise in quality, delivering a wine that is concentrated yet never heavy. Crafted from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, and aged for 18 months in 55% new oak, the 2025 displays beautiful balance, fine tannins and impressive ageing potential.

Tasting Profile

On the nose, expect expressive aromas of cassis, blackcurrant, dark berries and ripe cherry, complemented by notes of spring flowers, graphite, fresh herbs, cedar and subtle spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied, polished and beautifully structured, with a generous core of ripe fruit framed by fine, firm and slightly chalky tannins. Fresh acidity and a distinctive mineral character provide tension and precision, while the texture remains supple and velvety. The finish is long, focused and elegant, combining Saint-Estèphe structure with remarkable finesse.

Critic Reviews & Scores

James Suckling:
96–97/100 – A beautifully composed and structured Phélan Ségur with fine, firm tannins and a slightly chalky texture. Medium to full-bodied, focused and refined, showing impressive depth, structure and finesse through a long, driven finish.

Jeb Dunnuck:
94–96/100 – An impressive expression of the estate, showing cassis, spring flowers, graphite and spicy nuances. Medium to full-bodied with gorgeous tannins and a velvety, beautifully balanced texture, ranking among the finest recent vintages from Phélan Ségur.

Decanter:
96/100 – Refined and inviting, with strawberry, herbs and floral nuances. Supple and sophisticated on the palate, with ripe fruit, powdery tannins, freshness and a cool, stony character that gives the wine excellent precision and balance.

Vinous / Antonio Galloni:
91–93/100 – A graceful and aromatic Phélan Ségur with dark raspberry, rose petal, mint, spice and mocha. The vintage shows a somewhat lighter structural profile, with savory Cabernet nuances adding complexity and freshness.

Falstaff:
94/100 – Complex and juicy, with dark forest berries, black cherries, herbal spice and fine wood notes. Ripe tannins and mineral character provide structure, length and considerable potential.

 *En Primeur: Delivery in fall 2028*