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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 98/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, May 2019

I continue to love the 2016 Rauzan-Ségla, a thrillingly complete, flawlessly balanced, and borderline perfect Margaux that should be snatched up by readers. Notes of cassis, graphite, tobacco leaf, and earth all give way to a full-bodied effort that has building tannins, no hard edges, and a level of purity and elegance that’s just about off the charts. Given its purity and balance, it’s accessible today, but it will be best with 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 3-4 decades.

Critic scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

97
96-97/100

James Suckling

94
92-95/100

Wine Spectator

More reviews and scores

96 - 97 points
James Suckling
Score 96-97/100 · James Suckling

A solid red with currant and blackberry character. Full body, soft tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows richness and excitement. Juicy and sexy undertone to this. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com

92 - 95 points
Wine Spectator
Score 92-95/100 · Wine Spectator

This has nice vivacity, featuring plum and cassis notes laced with bay, pepper, tobacco and iron accents. Stays fresh and racy through the finish. On the right track. With some added weight, this could move up. Apr 2017, James Molesworth, www.winespectator.com

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Really lifted, savoury nose. Well mannered. Nothing out of step. Could do with a bit more acidity and drive? A bit too diplomatic on the palate? Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2025-2045

About the producer

Château Rauzan-Ségla - producer
Rauzan Segla

The Chanel group purchased Margaux Second Growth Ch. Rauzan-Ségla in 1994. Under the iconic fashion house’s ownership and – since 2014 – the guidance of winemaker Nicolas Audebert, the estate has seen significant investment and rapidly become one of Bordeaux’s most desirable.

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