2018 Chateau Phelan Segur 6 Pack

96 POINTS

James Suckling

This is the most powerful Phélan Segur I have ever tasted. A solid core of dense fruit and layered tannins that are so refined and polished. Remains fresh, energetic and bright. Yet, there’s plenty of harmony and balance.

95 POINTS

James Suckling

Aromas of blackcurrants, spice and flowers follow through to a medium body with fine tannins and a delicious, savory finish. So lovely to drink now, but will improve nicely with age. Very refined and balanced. Try after 2022.

94 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

This is good quality in 2018, as it has consistently been over the past few vintages. It has a silky texture and is powerful but restrained, displaying the freshness and power of the clay that underpins the soils here and demonstrating just how good the Merlots were when they were picked at full ripeness but not more - here they were also given one week less than usual for the extraction. There's plenty of concentration here but it's hidden, latent, reserving its energy for the long haul. Harvest took place between 24 September and 11 October, with a good yield of 49hl/ha. 60% of the production went into the grand vin. 3.8pH. 77IPT.

93 POINTS

Wine Spectator

This is really well-built, with a core of dark currant and blackberry paste flavors supported by racy charcoal and bay notes while flashes of savory and singed sandalwood dot the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2024 through 2035.

93 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

Now on a roll, this estate is producing some fine wines. This latest release shows plenty of wood at this stage, but the bold black fruits are more than a match, giving the wine sumptuous richness. The wine needs time, so wait until 2026.

93 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Deep dark ruby, purple reflections, delicate bright rim. Delicate tobacco underlying black cherry fruit, blackberry jam, candied orange zest, fine chocolate touch. Juicy, taut, black berries, fine sweetness, well structured, mineral and long, safe aging potential.

92 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Lively, with juicy plum and black cherry fruit, supported by tobacco and toast accents in the end. An alluring whiff of incense swirls through the slightly dusty finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. Score range: 90-93

92 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

91–93. Barrel Sample. A layer of new wood is very present in this wine, giving smoky and spicy characters to the overall experience. These tones will need time to integrate with the blackberry fruits that are lurking underneath.