Chateau Phelan Segur 2003

Weinwisser: "Dichtes, samtenes Bouquet, Mocca, schwarze Beeren, fein Dörrfrüchte, Graphit, Mahagoni. Dichtverwobener, kräftiger Gaumen mit viel gutem Tannin, fein muskulöser Struktur, kräftiger, dunkler Aromatik, langer, voller Abgang. 18/20 trinken - 2036"

Jancis Robinson: "Dark crimson. Savoury. Still the merest suggestion of some toasty oak on the nose. Very full and rich and exotic. Good balance and lots of matière. Very, very dense. Well constituted for the future."

Wine Enthusiast: "Under the ownership of the Gardinier family, this chateau now rivals some of the classed growths, and deserves its crus bourgeois exceptionnel classification. It is certainly full of new wood flavors, but these are not allowed to dominate dense fruit tannins, flavors of black plums and fine layers of acidity. Will certainly age for 10+ years. Imported by Diageo Chateau & Estates."

Wine Spectator: "Subtle yet rich aromas of currant, spice and smoke follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a long, flavorful aftertaste. Very thick, almost syrupy. Impressive. Best after 2010. 23,000 cases made."

James Suckling: "Earthy and meaty, with very ripe fruit. Full bodied, round and rich with a juicy and decadent finish. Why wait? Find the wine."