Chateau Phelan Segur 2009

WEINWISSER: 19 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "Samtenes, dichtes, süsses, fein opulentes Bouquet, Pflaumen, fein Dörrfrüchte, Mocca. Fruchtiger, süsser, cremiger Gaumen mit dichter, süsser Frucht, kräftiger, vielfältiger Aromatik, molliger Struktur, langer, dichter Abgang. 19/20 trinken - 2040" - A. Kunz.

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Phélan Ségur leaps from the glass with scents of crème de cassis, molten chocolate, licorice and blueberry compote with touches of cardamom, Morello cherries and dried mint. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals beautiful poise with a fine frame of grainy tannins and a refreshing backbone, finishing long and mineral laced."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Solid wine. Bright blueberry and floral aromas follow through to a full body, with soft, velvety tannins and a long finish. Best since 1989. Try after 2017."

WINE SPECTATOR: "This is fleshy and polished, with layers of crushed plum, fig sauce and blackberry paste that unfurl slowly, backed by maduro tobacco, charcoal and iron. There´s lots of minerality on the finish, but it´s nicely enveloped in the fruit. Best from 2013 through 2022. 22,000 cases made."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: 91 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Expressive notes of fresh black cherries, plums, lead pencil and vanilla open to a round, plummy wine that will offer its ample charms fairly early in life. Form a blend of 58% Caberent Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, this is first vintage showing the influence of Michel Rolland."