"The 2020 Phélan Ségur has a very well-defined and seductive bouquet
The palate is medium-bodied with an impressive backbone
Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting
and a vivid sappy feel to the raspberry and bilberry fruits
melded together seamlessly
2020 Chateau Les Grandes Murailles Saint-Emilion Xarel-lo "The 2020 Phélan Ségur has98 points, Jeb Dunnuck"A total blockbuster of a Saint Emilion, the 2020 Chteau Les Grandes Murailles comes from a tiny parcel and is all Merlot aged in 50% new oak, with 10% in amphora. Up front red and black fruits, chocolaty oak, spice, chalky minerality, and graphite notes all define this stunning wine, which is full bodied and has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, building yet fine tannins, and a great finish. This vineyard was purchased by Clos