La Croix Bonis Saint-Estèphe (Château Phélan Ségur 2nd wine)

Closely affiliated with Château Phélan Ségur, “La Croix Bonis” comes from selected plots in the estate, most of which are Merlot, located on the best land in Saint Estèphe. The kinship does not stop with the appellation and the terroir because Philippe Van de Vyvere, the new owner, develops La Croix Bonis as a Great Wine, reputed as one of the appellation’s best.

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VARIETALS
50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2015

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SKU: FR139 Categories: Bordeaux, France, Saint-Estèphe Tag: Wine

Description
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TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red colour with a dazzling brightness.

NOSE
Intense notes of ripe red fruit, mainly of cherry and strawberry.

PALATE
The palate is silky, supported by a persistent structure on the finish.
The 2015 vintage gives great pleasure through its balance and refined elegance.

AGEING
12 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
The wines of St. Estèphe can be best when served with roasted, braised or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef and game.
And with hard and soft cheese as well.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
It can be enjoyed after 3 to 8 years.

RATINGS

91pts

Vintage	2015
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Producer	Château Phélan Ségur
Style	Dry
Types	Red