Tasting notes : Saint-Estèphe
2017
Les Marquis de Calon Ségur (second vin)
An expressive and intense nose with nice notes of black fruits. On the palate, it is very gourmand and well structured. Elegant tannins are accompanied by a fine acidity, which gives a nice freshness. A finish of a nice length. A very nice second wine on a vintage already ready to drink.
Score: 92/100
2023
Fresh, deep and expressive, the nose offers us an elegant bouquet of black fruits, spices with fine floral notes and a subtle oaky. Refined mouth with a beautiful aromatic intensity, but above all a very nice structure. Firm tannic texture supported by a fine tension, which brings freshness. Fruity finish and nice length. A property in full evolution.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
On the nose, it is a beautiful bouquet of black fruits and sweet spices. In the mouth, the wine is balanced, well structured, with a nice aromatic amplitude. The tannins are round and the finish is fresh, elegant and of a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2020
Charmes de Cos Labory (second vin)
Fresh and aromatic nose with notes of black fruits and sweet spices. Fruity mouth with delicate woody, well structured and well balanced. The tannins are fine, still slightly firm, and acidity is correct. Final fresh and of a correct length. A wine that will be ready to be tasted in 2025.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 90/100
2018
Expressive, rich and well-concentrated nose with notes of black fruits, spices, subtle tobacco notes and a very fine woody. Full, dense mouth with superb aromatic expression. Very well structured and balanced. The tannins are fine, racy and accompanied by a fresh acidity. Refined, fresh and persistent finish. A success in this remarkable vintage. Allow it to express itself fully for another 2-3 years.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 94/100
2017
Les Pagodes de Cos (second vin)
Deep and aromatic, the nose develops nice notes of black fruits mixed with subtle spicy notes and fine woody notes. Velvety palate, refined with a very nice fruity character. Well structured and well balanced. The tannins are supple and accompanied by a fine acidity. Finish full of fruit, freshness, with a pleasant length. A beautiful second wine on a vintage rather criticized. Can be tasted today.
Tasted in June 2024.
Score: 92/100
2023
Fine, fresh and aromatic nose with notes of black and red fruits, and delicate oaky. Mouth with a beautiful structure and a nice balance. Firm tannins accompanied by a nice acidity. Full finish of fruit and freshness, correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
Charming, airy and deep, the nose reveals, at first, its notes of black fruits, licorice, pepper, with a hint of tobacco. In a second time, we can discover a very subtle floral character that brings a lot of elegance and complexity. The attack on the palate is delicate. Ample, the wine gains volume in the middle of the mouth. With a beautiful structure thanks to its fine and straight tannins, the balance is due to a fine acidity. Final where it mixes freshness, refinement and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
2023
Sharp nose with a nice intensity and notes of black fruits and sweet spices. Mouth well structured and balanced. Firm tannins supported by a fine acidity. Fresh finish and a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
Fresh nose, deep and aromatic, we perceive its notes of black fruits, spices, mixed with a hint of tobacco and a delicate woody. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with beautiful aromatic. The structure is brought by a fine and elegant tannic weave. The final tension gives balance, freshness and brings the wine in a very attractive aromatic persistence.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93/100
2023
Deep nose, refined and expressive, you can easily perceive its notes of black fruits, spices with fine woody notes. In the mouth, it is ample, dense with a beautiful structure and a nice balance. The tannins are firm and supported by a pretty acidity. Fresh, fruity and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
Seductive, aromatic and complex, the nose opens with very nice notes of black fruits, licorice, tobacco, with subtle floral notes that give a lot of refinement. The palate is large, dense and has a remarkable structure. The tannins line the palate with their finesse and elegance. The balance is just perfect, especially thanks to a wonderful acidity that brings freshness. Finish where intensity and aromatic persistence blend, all in perfect harmony.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 94/100
The nose is charming, with notes of black fruits (cassis, blackberry), spices (liquorice) and subtle floral notes. The attack on the palate is lively, complex and of a beautiful aromatic depth. A balanced and very well structured wine, with round tannins. An elegant, fresh and long finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
A racy, fruity and intense nose with notes of black fruits, sweet spices, nice toasted and subtle woody notes. Well structured and balanced mouth. Firm tannins, fine acidity. Fruity finish with a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 91-92/100
2022
Black fruits, pepper, liquorice with a hint of tobacco, the nose is both rich, fresh and expressive. The mouth is ample, dense and has a nice velvety texture. Very well structured thanks to mature tannins full of finesse. The balance is brought by a fine tension that brings the wine. Finish full of refinement, freshness and length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 93+/100
2023
Rich and expressive nose with notes of black fruits, with fine spicy notes, subtle toasted notes and a delicate oaky. Concentrated, aromatic mouth with a beautiful structure and balance. The tannins are ripe, firm and accompanied by a fresh tension. A very convincing final.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2020
An intense and refined nose with delightful notes of dark fruits, chocolate, spices, with subtle floral notes. The palate is very well structured, the tannins are ripe and supported by a nice acidity. The finish is fresh, persistent and of considerable elegance. From a youthful drinkability, this wine will pass through the years with brio.
Tasted in January 2024.
Score: 93/100
2018
La devise de Lilian (second vin)
Fresh nose with fruity and spicy notes. The palate is well structured and properly balanced. The tannins are fine and accompanied by a nice acidity. Finish full of fruit and a correct length.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 88/100
2015
Deep and expressive, the nose reveals its beautiful notes of black fruits mixed with fine spicy, woody notes and subtle mushroom notes that appear. Full-bodied mouth, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. Well structured and balanced. The tannins are fine and supported by a fine acidity. Final of an elegant persistence. Can be enjoyed today.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 92/100
2017
A complex and fruity nose revealing delightful notes of black and red fruits, spices, flowers with fine notes of tobacco, the breeding wood is remarkable finesse. The palate is fine, well structured and very well balanced. The tannins are fine and accompanied by a very nice acidity, which gives a lot of freshness. A final of elegant persistence. To be tasted today, its potential for storage is very interesting.
Tasted in November 2023.
Score: 93/100
2014
The nose is deep, complex and very charming, opening on wonderful notes of black fruits and spices. In the mouth, it is a refined wine with a very beautiful structure. A ripe tannic texture and accompanied by fine tension. The finish is sensual, with an elegant freshness and superb length. A remarkable wine on this 2014 vintage. We will have to come back in a few years.
Tasted in December 2022.
Score: 93/100
2015
La Dame de Montrose (second wine)
A refined nose with considerable depth on notes of black fruits, vanilla and subtle tobacco notes. On the palate, it is elegant, fine and very well structured. The tannic texture is of a delightful finesse. The finish is of a nice length. A second wine of incredible insolence, as it can compete with some first wines. It is just beginning to taste, but it has a great potential for storage.
Tasted in January 2024.
Score: 93/100
2012
A captivating, complex nose with superb depth on delightful notes of black fruits, vanilla, flowers and fine cedar and tobacco notes. The attack on the palate is silky, concentrated and very well structured. The tannins are of remarkable finesse and are accompanied by a fine acidity. The finish is elegant, fresh and of considerable persistence. A wine that can be tasted today, but which will benefit from waiting for a few years.
Tasted in December 2023.
Score: 95/100
2023
Racé, rich and very elegant, the nose reveals a magnificent bouquet of black and red fruits, fine chocolate and toasted notes, and a very delicate woody. Full, dense mouth with a beautiful aromatic expression. Very well structured and very well balanced. The tannins are firm and accompanied by a fine acidity. Fresh, refined finish and a beautiful persistence. Very nice success on the vintage.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
An intense nose of black fruits and spices. A full, dense wine with a superb aromatic depth. The tannins are round and accompanied by a beautiful acidity, all in perfect harmony. A fresh and persistent finish that gives the wine a great shine.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Nose sharp and deep with notes of black fruits, spices with subtle woody notes. Well structured and balanced mouth, beautiful aromatic expression. Firm tannins, fine acidity. Full of fruit, freshness, with a very interesting length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Note 91-92/100
2023
Bewitching, airy and of great elegance, the nose offers us its delightful notes of black fruits, spices, with subtle toasted notes and very delicate oaky. In the mouth, it is ample, dense, with a wonderful structure where everything is about finesse and balance. The tannins are ripe, firm and supported by a beautiful acidity. Full finish of fruit, freshness and length. Once again a great success of the vintage.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
A deep and bewitching nose with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, violet and cinnamon. In the mouth, the wine is perfectly balanced, ample, with great aromatic finesse. Tannins of a lovely flexibility supported by a nice tension. A wine full of charm, elegance and panache that ends with great persistence. A very large Phélan Ségur that time will ennoble.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 96-97/100
2018
Airy, complex and elegant, the nose offers us a wonderful bouquet of black fruits, spices, with subtle notes of tobacco and a very delicate woody. On the palate, it is ample, dense, with a beautiful aromatic expression. Superb structure and very nice balance. The tannins are fine, racy and are supported by a nice tension. Refined finish and full length.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 96/100
2017
Fresh, elegant and pretty intense nose with notes of black and red fruit, tobacco, with its fine floral and spicy notes. Delicate palate, fruity, floral, with a nice density despite this more timid vintage than usual. Beautiful structure and balance. The tannins are fine and acidity is correct. Refined finish, fresh, fruity and a nice length. If tasted today, it will easily keep a few more years. A success on the vintage.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 93/100
2016
Rich, expressive and elegant, the nose reveals its wonderful bouquet of black fruits, spices (pepper and liquorice), tobacco, with a very delicate floral character and fine woody notes. The attack on the palate is ample, dense, with a beautiful concentration. A fine tannic weave, racy, brings a remarkable structure. The perceived acidity gives a very nice balance. Finish full of elegance, freshness and persistence. It will be necessary to give him another 2 or 3 years before starting to enjoy, he is of the temper of these great wines with exceptional potential.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 95+/100
2015
Fine, expressive and of great complexity, you can easily perceive its intense notes of black fruits, sweet spices, tobacco, with its fine woody notes and subtle hints of mushrooms that appear. The attack on the palate is delicate, elegant and highly concentrated. The wine gains in structure as its tannins, racy, cover the palate of their finesse. The perceived acidity brings a lot of freshness to this sunny vintage. Final fresh, elegant and wonderful length. Begins to taste, it will still take a few years of aging to fully express itself.
Tasted in September 2024.
Score: 95/100
2022
Fresh and deep nose with notes of black fruit, liquorice, with a hint of vanilla. A fine floral touch brings an airy side to the wine. The attack on the palate is delicate and silky. The wine gains in volume in mid-mouth. The tannins are fine, and are accompanied by a nice acidity. The finish is fruity, fresh and elegant length.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 92/100
2023
Refined, complex and expressive, the nose reveals its very elegant bouquet of black fruits, sweet spices, with chocolate notes, toasted and its very delicate woody. Velvety, elegant mouth attack with a very nice aromatic intensity. Beautiful structure and very nice balance. Ripe, firm and supported by a fine tension. Fruity finish, fresh and very long. Wines that gain in depth and precision.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
Airy, rich, complex, with depth, the nose reveals its delightful notes of black fruits, spices, chocolate, with a hint of tobacco and a very subtle floral touch. The attack on the palate is delicate and refined. In the middle of the mouth, the wine gains amplitude and density thanks to ripe, straight tannins, which bring a lot of structure. A fresh acidity gives the perfect balance. Finish full of elegance, charm and persistence. In addition to the name and label change, 2022 is a vintage that will undoubtedly leave its mark.
Tasted in February 2025.
Score: 94/100