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92 Château Phélan-Ségur 2016 La Croix Bonis (Saint-Estèphe). From a selection of parcels on the Phélan-Ségur estate, this wine has plenty of tannins while also offering ripe, spicy fruit. Richly structured, dense and with bold black-plum flavors, the wine should age longer. Drink from 2023. Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd. —R.V.

abv: 13% Price: $39

92 Château Ségur de Cabanac 2014 Saint-Estèphe. This wine comes from a 17-acre vineyard, an amalgamation of several different parcels. Its structure and dense tannins are backed by juicy black acidity and a firm texture. Give this wine time and drink from 2023. Victory Wine Group. —R.V.

abv: 13.5% Price: $30

Vineyards at the highest point in Saint-Estèphe have produced this richly structured wine, typical of the appellation. The black fruits along with the spicy character are still behind the tannins. It needs time, so drink from 2024. Youngs Market Co.

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