Phélan Ségur St-Estèphe 2010

95 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2010 Phelan Segur is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon and 49% Merlot. Deep garnet colored, it needs a little coaxing to bring out profound notes of creme de cassis, mocha, and crushed rocks, giving way to suggestions of black truffles, Sichuan pepper, and tobacco. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut with rich, muscular black fruits, supported by super-firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and decadent. Alcohol 14%. Drink: 2022-2037. (10/5/22)"

95 points (17.5/20)/'Le Coup de Couer,' La Revue du Vin de France: "With its powerful, richly fruity, softly mentholated nose, the 2010 is superb, velvety and full-bodied. (2014)"

95 points Tim Atkin, MW.

94 points Jane Anson (Decanter): "Even at 10 years old this is fairly closed and austere, but there is so much to look forward to. It's a serious wine that deserves your full attention, and would definitely be ready to go with a good hour or two in a carafe. But don't just open and drink, because it needs time to let the fruits soften, and to release the myriad layers of liquorice, cigar box, chocolate and black berry flavours. Very impressive, easily rivalling classified wines in this vintage. 3.67pH. Harvest from September 5 to 28. Drinking Window: 2020-2040. (4/29/20)"

92-94 points Falstaff: "Very dark ruby garnet, violet reflections; delicately floral cherry confit, delicate tobacco nuances, fine orange zest; full-bodied, dark chocolate note, balanced, well-integrated acid structure, round tannins, extract-sweet finish, good ageing potential, great food companion. (May 2011)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2010 Phelan Ségur has a really lovely bouquet with brambly red fruit, brown spices, touches of damp undergrowth and tobacco. This feels complex and very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, good acidity, very harmonious with an elegant off-dry, slightly savoury finish. It is not the most ambitious Saint-Estèphe but there is plenty of charm here. I marked this wine down in the past, but it certainly beginning to blossom. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Drink: 2022-2045. (Apr 2020)"

93 points James Suckling: "Aromas of blueberries and spices with hints of licorice too. Full body with firm tannins and a chewy finish. Extremely well-integrated. Beautiful. One of the best ever from here. Try in 2016. (2/17/13)"