Chateau Rauzan Segla 2eme Cru Classe Margaux 2011

“The 2011 Rauzan-Ségla has a ripe, flesh, red plum, hoisin and sandalwood-scented bouquet, quite showy and forward, willing to give sensory pleasure now, not tomorrow. The palate is beautifully balanced, fresh and saline with fine grain tannins. Linear, but there is tension here that is missing in some of the other 2011 Margaux wines. Persistent on the finish – this is excellent. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.” – 93 pts – Neal Martin – Vinous

“The second bottle opened shows clear depth and punch to the fruit – one of the best in the lineup. It sings with liquorice, slate, pencil lead, grilled bacon and slick black fruits. It may still be extremely young but it’s starting to unfurl, revealing a floral note on the finish that beckons you to it. Rauzan Ségla tends to do extremely well in vintages like 2001, and now 2011, where the grace and elegance of the wine can be given full expression. 70% new oak.” – 95 pts – Jane Anson – Decanter