Frank Phelan - Saint-Estephe 2018

Frank Phelan - Saint-Estephe 2018The vineyard of Chteau Phlan Sgur covers 70 hectares of magnificent clay gravels on the hillocks and plateaux of Saint Estphe. Created in 1986, Frank Phlan, the second wine of the Chteau, bears the name of the son of Bernard Phlan, founder of the estate. Frank Phlan comes from 15 hectares of old vines and a selection of vines of less than ten years. It respects the classic values of the Chteau by expressing another facet of its terroir. "A linear yet

But there is a fine fruit concentration nonetheless

lovely Pomerol with a perfume of fragrant spice

The Wine Advocate

light fruit on the nose

Drink after 2023

You can drink it now by decanting it 30 minutes before serving or cellar it up until 2025+

This wine is ready to drink or may be cellared for 3 to 5 years or more

it should be approachable young

The palate is structured with bold and silky tannins and is also driven by a very distinctive minerality

Domaine Rougeot has a long history of making superb white wines from the famed village of Meursault

This Meursault 1er Cru Charmes-Dessus is rich

Drink from 2031-2038