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

This is a very precise chardonnay with cooked apples

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

The NV Brut Rose Premier Cru offers an enticing floral life to its notes of mint

and deep flavors of chocolate back up the huge structure

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