Château Rauzan Segla


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SEGLA BY CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2017
Bottle Shot

Segla, created in 1989 is the second wine of Chateau Rauzan Segla, one of the most respected Chateaux in Margaux, classified in 1855 as 2eme Grand Cru Classe. Vinified exactly the same as the estate wine albeit the elevage sees less new oak and the cuvee tends to be less Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, depending on the vintage.

50.5% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot, 3% petit verdot and 0.5% cabernet franc.

“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”- 92 points – James Suckling

 

SEGLA BY CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2016
Bottle Shot

Segla, created in 1989 is the second wine of Chateau Rauzan Segla, one of the most respected Chateaux in Margaux, classified in 1855 as 2eme Grand Cru Classe. Vinified exactly the same as the estate wine albeit the elevage sees less new oak and the cuvee tends to be less Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, depending on the vintage.

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1 % Cabernet Franc. 18 months in barrel, 20% new oak.

“This is one of the most structured Séglas for a long time with full body, a sold core of fruit and firm, chewy tannins that are polished and focused. Tight at the end. Hazelnut finish. Drink in 2024” – 93 points – James Suckling

 

SEGLA BY CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2015
Bottle Shot

Segla, created in 1989 is the second wine of Chateau Rauzan Segla, one of the most respected Chateaux in Margaux, classified in 1855 as 2eme Grand Cru Classe. Vinified exactly the same as the estate wine albeit the elevage sees less new oak and the cuvee tends to be less Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, depending on the vintage.

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc.15 months in barrel, 25% new oak.

“A solid red with a dense palate of ripe fruit, chewy tannins and a savory finish. This shows structure and reserve. Excellent second wine from Rauzan” – 92-93 points – James Suckling

 

CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2EME CRU CLASSE 2017
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62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Hand picked by parcel, fermented in tank. Aged for 18 months with 60% new barrels with a medium and medium-long toasting. Racking via the bunghole. Fining with egg whites in barrel.

“Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot and sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2017 Rauzan-Segla (Rausan-Segla) has a profound nose of cassis, warm blackberries and black plums with touches of baking spices, violets, mocha and smoke plus a waft of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied with a great core of sustained, energetic black fruit, a frame of fine-grained tannins and a lively backbone, it finishes with great length” – 94-96 Points – Wine Advocate

 

CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2EME CRU CLASSE 2010
Bottle Shot

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Hand picked by parcel, fermented in tank. Aged for 18 months with 60% new barrels with a medium and medium-long toasting. Racking via the bunghole. Fining with egg whites in barrel.

“Beautiful clarity of fruit with raspberries and currants on the nose. Roses and other flowers too. It’s almost hard to describe, but there’s a real purity. Full body, with fabulous balance and depth. It has everything in the right place. Best ever? Try it in 2018” – 98 points – James Suckling

 

CHATEAU RAUZAN SEGLA 2EME CRU CLASSE 2000
Bottle Shot

61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. Hand picked by parcel, fermented in tank. Aged for 18 months with 60% new barrels with a medium and medium-long toasting. Racking via the bunghole. Fining with egg whites in barrel.
This is just starting to open up on the nose with tobacco, plums and currants throughout. Full-bodied, with lots of tobacco and chocolate that turns to notes of coffee and fruit on the finish. The palate is just starting to come around. Why should you wait on this? The winemaker says that it will be better after 2012. Rich and slightly austere still at the finish.