CHATEAU RAUZAN-SEGLA 2eme Grand Cru Classe, Margaux 2019 Bottle

Description

This exceptional wine is scored 97 points by Vinous, showcasing a seductive bouquet of pure blackberry, bilberry, and crushed iris petals, with a hint of licorice. The medium-bodied palate features fine-grained tannins, remarkable cohesion, and depth, with seamlessly integrated oak that lingers enticingly. The Wine Advocate awards it 96 points, highlighting its fragrant aromas of cassis, violets, and rose petals, along with a concentrated, layered structure and a long, perfumed finish. James Suckling also gives it 96 points, praising the subtle complexity and beautiful depth of fruit. Jancis Robinson notes 17.5+, emphasizing its Margaux finesse, with harmonious dark fruit and silky texture. This wine is set for a drinking window from 2027 to 2060 and promises to be irresistible.

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Château Rauzan-Ségla is a prominent wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, classified as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé. Established in the mid-17th century, this estate spans approximately 57 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Known for its elegance and finesse, Château Rauzan-Ségla produces wines that showcase a beautiful balance of ripe fruit flavours, floral notes, and well-integrated tannins. The terroir, characterised by gravelly soils, plays a crucial role in the wine's distinctive character. The estate has undergone significant improvements in viticulture and winemaking techniques, resulting in consistently high-quality wines that receive praise from critics. Château Rauzan-Ségla is celebrated for its ability to age gracefully, making it a favourite among collectors and enthusiasts of fine Bordeaux.

VINOUS 97 points
Drinking Window 2027 - 2060
From: Omne Trium Perfectum: Bordeaux 2019s in Bottle (Feb 2022)
The 2019 Rauzan-Ségla is a wine that I did not taste en primeur. Picked from September 12 to October 9 and matured in 60% new oak, it has a gorgeous, seductive bouquet of pure blackberry, bilberry, crushed iris petals and just a hint of licorice. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and good cohesion and depth. The oak is seamlessly integrated on the finish, which lingers like a temptress. Two samples tasted, the second demonstrating a little more salinity on the aftertaste. This will be irresistible. - By Neal Martin on December 2021

THE WINE ADVOCATE 96 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2029 - 2065
The 2019 Rauzan-Ségla has turned out brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with fragrant aromas of cassis, blackberries, violets, rose petals and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and concentrated, it's deep and layered, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. This is a sensual, elegant Rauzan-Ségla from Nicolas Audebert and his team.
Published: Apr 07, 2022

JAMES SUCKLING 96 points
Subtle and complex aromas of sweet berries, rose stems and lavender with some sandalwood. Medium-to full-bodied with beautiful depth of fruit, creamy tannins and lots of chocolate and berry character. Yet, it’s tight at the end, showing beautiful depth and length. So structured. Try after 2027.

DECANTER 96 points
Tasted by Jane Anson at Bordeaux, 09 Jun 2020
Part of Best Margaux 2019 wines tasted en primeur
The black fruits burrow downwards through the palate at first, keeping things pretty closed, everything holding its breath, before the fruit opens. There is the precision of Rauzan Ségla that is reminiscent of the 2016, less of the immediate voluptuous impact of 2018 but the density becomes extremely clear in the glass. A serious Rauzan, cassis and cedar, still with a rinse of iris flowers to give it the Margaux touch. 3.73pH. 50/50 1st and 2nd wine. A yield of 42l/ha. Drinking Window 2028 - 2044.

JANCIS ROBINSON 17.5+
Drink: 2027 - 2045
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.5 % Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Barrel sample.
Margaux finesse at the top table. Poised and fragrant with vineyard-fresh dark fruit and cassis aromas. Exquisite palate, juicy but seamless, the fine tannins and perfectly pitched fruit in absolute harmony. Silky texture. Long, clean, digeste finish. (JL)