Rauzan Segla 2005 (750ML)

95 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Deep garnet in color, the 2005 Rauzan-Ségla sings of plum preserves, redcurrant jelly, raspberry pie, kirsch and blackcurrant cordial with nuances of dried lavender, rose hip tea, hoisin and incense. The medium to full-bodied palate is densely packed with rich, expansive black fruits with loads of incense and exotic spice sparks, finishing long and layered. Still quite youthful, I anticipate a long life ahead for this perfumed beauty!" 4/20

94 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2005 Rauzan-Ségla is a vintage that I have enjoyed many times. At 13-years of age it has a very intense bouquet with cedar and mint aromas infusing the black fruit, here with a touch of shaved black truffle that I have not noticed before. The palate is medium-bodied but more muscular than other vintages, yet the sinew is cloaked under its disarming silky texture. There is enormous depth and width to this Margaux and it is beginning to manifest a lovely balsamic "kick" on the persistent finish. Superb - but it is going to get better. Tasted at Goedhuis & Co's charity dinner 2005 tasting." 4/19

97 Points, Wine Spectator: [#2 Wine of 2008] "Very beautiful aromas of crushed berry, flowers, currant and Indian spices follow through to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Extremely polished and beautiful, with a seamless texture. Best after 2014." 3/08