Phelan Segur 2024

Château Phélan Ségur, the taste of the terroir

In the heart of the village of Saint-Estèphe, Château Phélan Ségur enjoys a privileged location overlooking the Gironde, on superb, gently sloping clay gravel ridges. While the Château may be of Irish origin through its founder Bernard O’Phelan, today it belongs to Philippe Van de Vyvere, a Belgian captain of industry and connoisseur of fine Bordeaux wines.

The property’s 114 hectares overlook the Gironde Estuary and enjoy natural biodiversity. Phélan Ségur is a landscape of meadows, hedges, low walls, woods and forests, streams and orchards sheltering hundreds of animal and plant species. 

Since 2010, Véronique Dausse has managed this jewel of Saint-Estèphe with demanding high standards and pragmatism. Together with Philippe Van de Vyvere, they are committed to preserving know-how, ensuring the wellbeing of the teams, and sustainability, while respecting the soul of the property.

The 2024 vintage:

Despite a turbulent, trying and uncertain growing season (record rainfall, lack of sunshine and belowaverage temperatures, pressure from downy mildew, etc.), it was a relief to taste the wines! The Merlot is creamy, round and supple. The Cabernet Sauvignon harvested at full maturity brings freshness and graceful structure. The Petit Verdot, which seemed fragile at the time of picking, came into its own after maceration. The Cabernet Franc is round and fruity. It reveals a supple, silky structure in the style of the second wine. The good balance of acidity, alcohol and tannins already promises a “likeable” wine that is easy to drink. Its aromatic complexity, fruit and generous flavours will charm you immediately.