SEGLA 2nd wine of Ch. Rauzan-Segla, Margaux 2017 HALF

Description

The 2017 Ségla, the second wine of the esteemed 2ème Grand Cru Classé Château Rauzan-Ségla, is designed for early enjoyment and offers remarkable value. Its nose is ripe and fragrant, showcasing aromas of blackcurrant, damson, violet, and toasted oak. Scoring 92 points from James Suckling, it features a delicious blend of succulent berries and chocolate, with creamy, ripe tannins that lend length and generosity. Vinous awards it 91 points, highlighting its soft, open-knit profile with sweet red cherry, tobacco, and dried flowers. The Wine Advocate rates it 89 points, noting flavours of warm black cherries and black tea on the palate. This elegant wine pairs beautifully with rack of lamb and is best enjoyed from now through 2030.

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CHATEAU RAUZAN-SEGLA
Château Rauzan-Ségla is a prestigious winery located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France, classified as a 2ème Grand Cru Classé. Established in the 17th century, the estate covers approximately 57 hectares of vineyards, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and small percentages of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Château Rauzan-Ségla is known for its rich and complex red wines that capture the essence of the Margaux terroir. The estate's winemaking philosophy emphasizes a blend of tradition and innovation, employing sustainable practices in the vineyard and modern techniques in the winemaking process. The wines are characterized by their elegance, balance, and aging potential, often exhibiting aromas of dark fruit, floral notes, and hints of cedar.

With a commitment to excellence and consistent recognition from critics, Château Rauzan-Ségla remains a highly sought-after choice for wine enthusiasts and collectors, representing the finest qualities of Bordeaux’s winemaking heritage.

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Second wine of the illustrious 2ème Grand Cru Classé Château Rauzan-Ségla, and made for earlier drinking. Drinking now, and over the next decade. Priced as such we'd say this is superb value; we love the elegant, refined texture, the depth, the length and breadth of flavour.

The nose is ripe and fragrant, with notes of blackcurrant, damson, violet and toasted oak. The tannins are soft and silky, with a persistent finish. Second wine of the illustrious 2ème Grand Cru Classé Château Rauzan-Ségla, and made for earlier drinking. Drinking now, and over the next decade. Perfect to enjoy with rack of lamb.

JAMES SUCKLING 92 points
A delicious red with succulent berry and chocolate character. Creamy, ripe tannins add length and generosity. Medium body. Flavorful. A blend of 50.5% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot, 3% petit verdot and 0.5% cabernet franc. Second wine of Château Rauzan-Ségla. Drink or hold.

VINOUS 91 points
The 2017 Ségla is soft, open-knit and quite pretty, just as it was en primeur. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, dried flowers, mint and new leather all grace this very pretty, nuanced Margaux. Floral aromatics and silky tannins add to the wine's considerable immediacy. This is such a pretty and enticing wine, especially for medium-term drinking. - Antonio Galloni

THE WINE ADVOCATE 89 points
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Drink Date: 2020 - 2030
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Ségla sings of warm black cherries, blackberry pie and wild blueberries with hints of redcurrant jelly and black tea. Medium-bodied, the palate is laden with straightforward red and black berry flavors with a soft texture and well-poised finish.
Published: Mar 16, 2020