Chateau Phelan Segur - Saint-Estephe Red 2015 Magnum

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (47%)

Tasting notes

The 2015 Château Phélan Ségur presents a medium to deep garnet-purple color, with a complex and earthy nose featuring aromas of red and black currants, alongside nuances of fungi, dried herbs, damp soil, and a touch of tapenade.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit, supported by firm, chewy tannins and a line of refreshing acidity that gives the wine lift and structure. Balanced and expressive, this vintage shows both Saint-Estèphe character and aging potential.

Expert ratings

James Suckling 94 / 100

“This has an air of authority with pristine red fruits, cassis and leafy aromas that lead to a palate with a powerful core of fine, long and fresh tannins. Plenty of ageing potential here. Try from 2025.” - James Suckling

Wine Enthusiast 94 /100

“While there are strong wood flavors here, the wine is also packed with black fruits and ripe tannins. It has the potential to be a generous, full-bodied wine that also shows the fresh character of the vintage.” - Roger Voss

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 / 100

“The 2015 Phelan Segur, a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon and 47% Merlot aged in 50% new oak, is certainly one of the better offerings from the Saint Estèphe appéllation. For sure, the bouquet is restrained, kept on a leash, but it trots along with crisp blackberry and raspberry fruit, interwoven with an attractive pencil lead note. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin. It is structured and quite bold, considering the storm that swept across the appéllation during harvest, clearly a lot of sorting here that engenders a clean and pure wine with appreciable mineralité and tension on the foursquare finish. If released at a sensible price, then this would be a recommended Saint Estèphe to consumer over 10-12 years.” - Robert Parker

Vinous 92 / 100

“The 2015 Phélan Ségur has turned out beautifully. Muscular tannins wrap around a core of red cherry, plum, graphite, crushed flowers and mint. There is plenty of substance in the glass. In fact, this is one of the most polished recent young Phélans I can remember tasting. Floral notes add an appealing upper register, while silky, ripe tannins give the 2015 a good bit of early appeal. Perhaps most importantly, the 2015 is not penalized by the rustic tannins that have been an issue here in the past.”

Wine Spectator 91 / 100

“This offers a good core of dark currant and bitter cherry notes, with hints of warm stone and tobacco filling in on the finish. Shows solid grip” - James Molesworth

Jeb Dunnuck 91 / 100

“I was able to taste the 2015 Phelan Segur on multiple occasion and it showed beautifully both times. Black currants, scorched earth, espresso and hints of chocolate all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, concentrated, firm, structured, dense Saint-Estèphe. It needs 3-4 years of bottle age but will see its 20th birthday in fine form.” - Jeb Dunnuck