Phelan Segur 2017 has been released at €28.80 per bottle ex-negociant, down 11% on the 2016 release price of €32.40. It is expected to be released at £350 per 12×75, a decrease of 10% in sterling terms on the 2016 release of £390 per case.
The volume of stock entering the market is down 10%.
Writing for Vinous, Neal Martin scored the wine 89-91 points. In his tasting note he commented that the wine was “quite foursquare and masculine”, adding that it was “needing more flesh to come through on the finish”. James Suckling was slightly more generous. He described the wine as “a poised and focused young wine” and awarded 92-93 points.
Today’s release is entering the market above a number of recent vintages. Buyers looking for value may prefer the higher scored 2014 which is available at a 29% discount.
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