Chateau Phelan Segur 'Frank Phelan', Saint-Estephe, France 2015 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste The concentration and thought-provoking intensity

The concentration and thought-provoking intensity are impressive

The 2017 Eggo Franco is pure Cabernet Franc cropped from seven-year-old vines on alluvial soils high in calcium carbonate

Very polished and focused

Sometimes seen as the junior of the two properties owned by the Barton family in Saint-Julien

Chateau Phelan Segur 'Frank Phelan', Saint-Estephe, France 2015 Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste The concentration and thought-provoking intensityFrank Phlan comes from a 15ha plot of old vines as well as the young vines of Phlan. This is a very elegant wine with the right extraction. It unfurls aroma of mocha, spices and dark fruit. On the palate, it is balanced, with very fine acidity, dark fruit again such as blackcurrant and a fine roundness brought to the whole thanks to the Merlot.