{"product_id":"frank-phelan-2020","title":"Frank Phelan 2019","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFrank Phélan – Saint-Estèphe 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Elegant Second Act of Château Phélan Ségur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2019 Frank Phélan\u003c\/b\u003e is widely considered a \"steal\" for those who want the prestige of Saint-Estèphe without the long wait required by the Grand Vin. Created in 1986, this second label is named after the son of the estate's founder, Bernard Phélan. The 2020 vintage is particularly special as it comes from a year that favored the gravel-over-clay soils of the appellation, resulting in a wine that is remarkably approachable yet sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Terroir: Gravel \u0026amp; Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vibe:\u003c\/b\u003e If the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eGrand Vin\u003c\/i\u003e is a heavy velvet robe, Frank Phélan is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003esharp, tailored blazer\u003c\/b\u003e. It is structured and serious, but with a supple \"ready-to-wear\" feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from 15 hectares of old vines and younger plots (less than 10 years old) on the high plateau of Saint-Estèphe, near the banks of the Gironde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Style:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020 was a warm year, but the clay subsoils of Phélan Ségur acted like a sponge, providing the vines with the water needed to produce \"fleshy\" and \"indulgent\" fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e🍷 2020 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn 2026, the 2020 is drinking beautifully. The initial \"tightness\" of the vintage has begun to soften, revealing a very seductive, \"polyphonic\" world of fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eExpressive and fresh.\u003c\/b\u003e It leads with a core of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003eblackcurrants and blackberries\u003c\/b\u003e, quickly followed by delicate floral notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eviolets and dried rose petals\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a distinct Saint-Estèphe signature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003egraphite and cedar\u003c\/b\u003e in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eRefined and silky.\u003c\/b\u003e The attack is rounded and fleshy (thanks to the 60% Merlot). The tannins are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eprecisely sculpted and finely woven\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the wine a \"svelte\" texture rather than a rustic grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eRemarkably long.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a persistent trail of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003esavory spices, coffee bean, and a touch of smoky licorice\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003e60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon (approx.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003eAged for 14 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13.0% – 13.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfessional Scores\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003eConsistently \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e90–93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (James Suckling \/ Jeb Dunnuck)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2035.\u003c\/b\u003e It is in a \"prime\" drinking window right now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Roasts:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eBeef Wellington\u003c\/b\u003e or a simple \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003eRoast Leg of Lamb\u003c\/b\u003e with rosemary; the wine’s tannins crave the protein and fat of red meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Savory Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eMushroom Risotto\u003c\/b\u003e or a rich duck confit; the earthy, graphite notes in the wine harmonize with the umami of mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eMimolette or aged Gouda\u003c\/b\u003e; the salty, nutty profile of these cheeses stands up well to the wine's structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2020 Frank Phélan is open and aromatic. To fully release the \"blackcurrant and spice\" perfume, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003edecant it for about 45–60 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e before serving. Aim for a temperature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003e17–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e. If you have a few bottles, this is a vintage that will continue to gain \"cigar box\" complexity through the late 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Frank Phelan","offer_id":57122485338486,"sku":"3394150051805","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alko","offer_id":57122485371254,"sku":"3394150051805","price":30.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/frankphelan.png?v=1774076636","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/frank-phelan-2020","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}