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James Suckling: Well composed, structured and nicely framed, with a medium to full body and fine, firm tannins. Textural and slightly chalky on the palate. Solid and focused, with a long, driven finish. A elegant, refine and holistic wine. The shows depth structre and finesse. 65% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, and 2% petit verot."
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Decanter: Incredible colour in the glass - vivid purple core with a bright pink rim. Smells inviting - creamy strawberry, freshly cut herbs and pink roses. Smooth and supple, excellent construction in the round and filling tannins with a gorgeous chewy aspect to them. Mouthwatering but also slightly sweet strawberry flavours make this so fruity and charming. Soft, sophisticated, refined but really welcoming. Powdery tannins with ripe fruit. This is such assured winemaking with precision and focus. Refined. Succulent, totally moreish. Not massively shouting, despite the texture it retains a cool aspect with a stony grip on the bottom. Lovely. A complete package. One of the best I’ve tasted from this estate. Yield of 29hl/ha. 3.73pH. 80IPT. 65% grand vin production. The first time the estate harvested more than 10ha in one day with the harvest last for eight days between 10-26 September. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend."
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Vinum: Wie oft mit bezauberndem Duft; Waldbeeren, Kirschen, Cassis, Blutorangen, Minze, darüber mit faszinierender Floralität; am Gaumen von grosser Eleganz, leichtfüssig, dabei sehr gut strukturiert, perfekt verpackte, pudrige Tannine, rassige Säure, die Frucht ist delikat, harmoniert mit der Struktur, burgundisch anmutend, voller Finesse und mit sehr langem, mineralisch geprägtem Abgang. Dieser Phélan Ségur vereint die Kraft und Struktur des 2022ers mit dem Charme und der Finesse des 2023ers. Einmal mehr ausgezeichnet."
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Jeb Dunnuck: A gorgeous effort from this team, the 2025 Château Phélan Ségur is based on 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot that's being raised 18 months in 55% new barrels. Cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and spicy nuances all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with gorgeous tannins and a velvety, perfectly balanced mouthfeel. I love the overall balance here, and it checks in at 13.6% alcohol with a pH of 3.73. This is up there with the finest vintages from this château to date. Bravo."
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Jane Anson: Damson colour, rich gourmet toasted style, this is great quality, plum, damson; black cherry, cocoa bean, hard to argue with. So much floral character, jumping out of the glass, flavourful and easy to recommend. Véronique Dausse is doing an excellent job at this estate, and once again it is showing at the very top of the appellation, holding up against the classified growths. Harvest September 10 to 26, 3.73 pH. 29 hl/ha yield, 55% new oak for ageing. Tasted twice."
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Falstaff: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Dunkle Waldbeeren, schwarze Kirschen, zarte Kräuterwürze, Edelholz unterlegt. Komplex, sehr saftig, reife Kirschen, tragende Tannine, mineralisch, gut anhaftend, ein voluminöser Speisenbegleiter, zeigt Länge und Potenzial."
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The Wine Cellar Insider: Espresso, black cherries, licorice, flowers, strawberry, menthol, and cedar aromas fill the perfume. Medium-bodied, fresh, creamy, sweet, and vibrant from start to finish. Just a year or two in the bottle and this will be quite charming in your glass. Drink from 2030-2052."
