Chateau Phelan Segur, Saint-Estephe, France 2016 Chateau Coufran It moves on to become

It moves on to become more profound thanks to the Cabernet in this great vintage

complimented by sweet caramel

with textbook aromas and flavors

crystalline and complex bouquet with lovely ripe and intense fruit aromas and more flinty-mineral notes than the regular Spätlese

There's clearly been a lot of care put into this wine - the delicacy and transparency of the juice is fabulous - and although it packs plenty of power and drive

Chateau Phelan Segur, Saint-Estephe, France 2016 Chateau Coufran It moves on to becomeA very serious St. Estphe with excellent concentration, firm tannins and a dark soul. I love the earth, walnut, bark and smoke aromas that pour out of this. 95 Pts James Suckling