bolstered by Merlot and a small touch of Cabernet Franc
This is a red for Bordeaux drinkers who like their structure transparent and their fruit honest
Beautiful young with decanting
The Francia vineyard sits in Serralunga d'Alba's prime southwest-facing slopes
With 30 years of bottle age
Chateau Phelan-Segur, Saint-Estephe, 2016 so101724 sherry roundup offer bolstered by Merlot and aFrom the Cru Bourgeois of Saint Estphe, this 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot blend offers impressive structure and elegance. The 2016 vintage is marked by pure cassis, violets, damp earth, and lead pencil aromas layered with spice driven complexity. The palate reveals shades of Turkish coffee, blackberry pie, and more cassis, all supported by ripe tannins and excellent balance. Perfectly positioned to drink now or cellar confidently for 20 25