The 2002 Château Phélan Ségur comes from a rather cool and challenging vintage in Bordeaux, yet it displays the characteristic elegance and structure for which the winery is known. The 2002 vintage required great care in the winemaking process, and this wine demonstrates how a winery can deliver quality even in difficult years.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby ​​red with light brick-red reflections, indicating the beginnings of ripeness. The nose develops an elegant bouquet that combines aromas of red fruits such as cherries and currants with subtle hints of cedarwood, leather, and tobacco. Delicate notes of violets, herbs, and subtle spices also resonate in the background, lending the wine additional depth.

On the palate, the Château Phélan Ségur 2002 is surprisingly lively and balanced. The red berry fruit aromas are supported by a well-integrated acidity that lends the wine freshness and structure. The tannins are ripe, supple, and give the wine a pleasant texture. Although it lacks the opulence of warmer vintages, it impresses with its finesse, harmonious balance, and elegant restraint.

The finish is medium-length, with hints of herbs and earthy notes that lend the wine a subtle complexity. This vintage is highly drinkable and ideal for immediate consumption, but can also age for a few more years in the cellar.

The Château Phélan Ségur 2002 goes particularly well with lighter meat dishes, poultry or even cheese and offers a charming drinking experience that will especially appeal to lovers of fine, classic Bordeaux wines.