| | The historic Chateau Rauzan Segla in the appellation of Margaux dates to the reign of Louis XIV. When the Châteaux were classified in 1855, Château Rauzan-Segla ranked Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe, equal to Château Mouton Rothschild. Over the last thirty years, successive owners have made great investments to the property, consolidating the Grand Vin as a true super-Second. |
| "In a commune fraught with irregular performers, thank the Lord for Château Rauzan-Ségla, one of the most consistent wines in Margaux. Its wines seem to be dismissed a little too lightly by wine commentators...But those claret drinkers seeking a name that is reliable, consistent, trustworthy and perhaps most crucially well-priced need look no further." — Neal Martin, Wine Advocate |
| | 2006 Rauzan Segla $105 bottle 93 Points Robert Parker "On the same qualitative level as this estate’s brilliant 2005, but with slightly less sucrosite, this blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, exhibits a 1986-like personality ,a very successful vintage at Rauzan Segla. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of bay leaf, black currants, licorice, truffles, and a touch of toast, dazzling fruit, and plenty of ripe, but not astringent tannin. This is a medium to full-bodied, classic, pure, surprisingly approachable Rauzan Segla that will be at its finest between 2012-2025+." |
| | 2005 Rauzan Segla $215 bottle 94+ Robert Parker "One of the most beautiful Rauzan-Seglas made in decades, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest primarily Merlot and tiny dollops of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot exhibits a gorgeous perfume of spring flowers, subtle mint, black cherries, black currants, licorice, and a hint of new oak. It offers medium to full body, sweet tannins, and a layered mouthfeel that builds incrementally to a sensational finish. Although this beauty is performing well, it remains a decade away from its plateau of maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2030+." |
| | 2004 Rauzan Segla $120 bottle 91 Points Wine Advocate "In my barrel assessment I hinted that this Rauzan-Segla might merit an additional point in bottle and so it came to pass! It has very good intensity on the nose with thick layers of raspberry, wild strawberry and a touch of orange peel and graphite. The palate is full-bodied, adding weight all the time in the glass, quite plump with good solid structure. It is blessed with a lovely cedar-tinged finish with a length that can only leave you smiling. Drink 2012-2025. Tasted November 2008." — Neal Martin |
| | 1999 Rauzan Segla $185 bottle 91 Points Wine Advocate "Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. This has a lovely, elegant nose with plush red-berried fruit, good definition, touches of cooked meat, violets and a sprinkle of Asian spice. It just lacks a little vigour, but it evolves a nice cedary element with time. The palate is medium-bodied, very well balanced with an engaging sense purity. Red-berried fruit, wild hedgerow, summer lawns! So elegant and unpretentious with a simple, yet harmonious finish. Lovely. Drink now-2018. Tasted June 2009." — Neal Martin |
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