The 2017 blend was very strongly influenced by Cabernet Sauvignon (64%).

This Château Phélan-Ségur 2017 has an intense red color, the nose exudes notes of black fruit, blackcurrant, blackberry. In mouth it is a wine with a nice balance, long and fat without aggressiveness. The silky tannins attest to the perfect ripeness of the picked grapes.

Château Phélan Ségur is located in Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France. It is renowned for its elegant wines. The vineyards cover 70 hectares, with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot vines. The estate’s identity emphasizes finesse, purity of fruit, and precise structure. Aged vintages reveal complexity and harmonious oak integration. Classified as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Château Phélan Ségur also produces the second wine Frank Phelan.

Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux blends are typically built around Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, often with Cabernet Franc in support. Merlot contributes ripe plum fruit and softness, Cabernet Sauvignon brings structure and blackcurrant character, while Cabernet Franc adds freshness and aromatic complexity, creating balanced and versatile wines.

Bordeaux - located in southwest France, is one of the world’s most renowned and influential wine regions, celebrated for its historic châteaux, age-worthy wines, and unparalleled blending tradition. Divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, Bordeaux is home to two stylistic pillars: the Left Bank, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Right Bank, where Merlot takes the lead. The region’s moderate maritime climate, gravelly and clay-limestone soils, and long growing season provide ideal conditions for producing structured reds, elegant dry whites, and some of the world’s most famous sweet wines, notably from Sauternes. Bordeaux’s appellations—such as Pauillac, Saint-Émilion, Margaux, and Pessac-Léognan—are benchmarks for quality and expression. With centuries of winemaking tradition, strict classification systems, and a global reputation for excellence, Bordeaux continues to set the standard for fine wine around the world.