Rauzan Segla 2018

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2018 is a wine of immense allure, captivating the senses with its deep and alluring color. The nose is a symphony of aromatic complexity, unveiling layers of black fruits, such as blackberry and cassis, interwoven with delicate hints of violet and graphite. With each sip, the palate is treated to a harmonious dance of flavors. The wine displays remarkable depth and concentration, with velvety tannins that caress the mouth. Ripe fruits mingle with nuances of dark chocolate and a touch of spice, creating a captivating flavor profile. The finish is long and memorable, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and finesse. Château Rauzan-Ségla 2018 is a true masterpiece, showcasing the exceptional quality of Margaux wines and promising great potential for aging and further development.

Robert Parker - 98+ Points

"The 2018 Rauzan-Ségla is composed of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine has 14% alcohol, and it was aged for around 18 months in barriques, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes galloping out of the glass with powerful, energetic scents of crushed black cherries, blackcurrant cordial and mulberries, plus suggestions of violets, star anise, chocolate mint and crushed rocks with a touch of tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with fantastic length and loads of earthy sparks. This is a thoroughbred Margaux, for sure, possessing amazing power in a very sleek, sophisticated package. Give it 5-7 years in bottle to unlock all those earth, floral and mineral nuances and drink it over the next 40 years or more. An incredible achievement that adeptly sidesteps the potentially overwhelming stamps of this extreme vintage. Bravo to Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and the team at Rauzan-Ségla!"

Antonio Galloni - 97+ Points

"The 2018 Rauzan-Ségla is fabulous. Inky, rich and explosive, the 2018 offers tremendous depth and soaring intensity. Super-ripe red cherry, cedar, tobacco, mint and spice all build over time, framed by incomparably silky, polished tannins. Today, the 2018 is dense and packed. I expect it will develop into a stunning Margaux in another 10-15 years or so. Actually, it already is."