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Rauzan Segla 2022 (750ML)
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Prepare to be captivated by the 2022 Rauzan Segla, a wine that boldly embodies the Margaux spirit. Dominated by 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, this vintage boasts a deep and intense character. Black fruit takes center stage, with juicy Bigarreau cherries offering a burst of ripe, fleshy flavor. But the story doesn't end there. A touch of citrus adds a surprising and intriguing note, hinting at a touch of blood orange. This intriguing combination creates a truly unique and multifaceted experience. The smooth, tightly knit tannins gently caress the palate, adding a touch of elegance to the powerful fruit core. The finish is long-lasting, with a subtle minerality that keeps the energy flowing and leaves you wanting more. Aged for 18 months in 60% new oak barrels, this exceptional blend offers a glimpse into the potential of the 2022 vintage. This Rauzan Segla is a perfect choice for those who appreciate bold, complex wines with a touch of mystery. It's a testament to the chateau's dedication to crafting exceptional Margaux wines that are both powerful and sophisticated.
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Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Margaux
Color
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
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Critic Reviews
James Suckling
97-98 Points
97-98 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: “The freshness and clarity of the fruit is really something with black currants and cherries. Brilliant. Full-bodied, layered and round with polished tannins. I like the intensity and focus with such precision and gorgeousness. Is this the 2016 plus more?” 04/23
Antonio Galloni
95-97 Points
95-97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2022 Rauzan-Ségla is a rich, opulent wine that very much reflects the nature of this radiant, dry year. Super-ripe dark plum, cassis, chocolate, gravel, cloves and new leather build as the 2022 shows off its unabashedly opulent personality. Even with all of its intensity, the 2022 retains tons of persistence and energy. It's a fabulous wine in this tricky vintage. Tasted three times." 4/23
Wine Advocate
96-97 Points
96-97 Points, William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2022 Rauzan-Ségla is a beautifully sensual, charming wine, bursting with aromas of cherries, dark berries and plums mingled with hints of violets, sweet loamy soil and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's fleshy and enveloping, with an ample core of vibrant fruit, supple tannins and a long, succulent finish. The 2022 is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot; and in 2022, the east-facing sides of the vines, which see the afternoon sun, were picked separately, along with anything that showed signs of stress." 4/23
Neal Martin
95-97 Points
95-97 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2022 Rauzan-Ségla was picked 2 to 28 September at 30hL/ha and matured for 18 months in 50% new oak. Nicolas Audebert told me that it contains 17% vin de presse which is slightly higher than normal, a combination of 150 separate vinifications. This has a very opulent bouquet with layers of black cherries, créme de cassis and violets. Perhaps just a little too decadent? The palate is medium-bodied with fine balance, grainy tannins, very pure and focused with quite a minerally finish. Long in the mouth. It's just missing that knockout blow at the moment, yet it's still a supremely well-crafted Margaux." 4/23
Other
97JA Points
97 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: “Supple texture, thoroughly impressive in its depth and grip, blackcurrant, blackberry, crayon, liquorice, mint, slate, fennel, ink, has confidence and character and just so much class. Brings precision to the exuberance of the vintage, barely puts a step wrong, so concentated and yet delivering slate and lift. Excellent. Tasted twice. 50% new barrels, Nicolas Auderbert director, 50% of production in the first wine.” 4/23
Decanter
97 Points
97 Points, Georgie Hindle, Decanter: "Gorgeously fragranced on the nose with perfumed black fruits and pink flowers - smells very Margaux. Clean and crisp, a beautiful precision from the start with ripe and rich fruit but cool fresh acidity and sleek, fine tannins. A little shy, still compact and tightly knitted, but lovely detail, so well worked, almost delicate but there's still quite fleshy, plush fruit. Excellent concentration but delivered with an easy sleight of hand, expanding with time in the glass. Glamorous, scented, inviting, deep and seductive. A brilliant and totally moreish wine. Yield of 30hl/ha. 3.7pH. 17% press wine. Harvest 2-28 September. Ageing in French oak for 14-16 months, 15% new. In organic conversion. Tasted twice" 4/23
Jeb Dunnuck
97-99 Points
97-99 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com: "This château has been firing on all cylinders of late, no doubt due to the talents of technical director Nicolas Audebert, and a wine that's going to flirt with perfection is their 2022 Château Rauzan-Ségla. Powerful notes of black cherries, currants, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and leafy herbs all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered, concentrated texture, ripe yet building tannins, and a great finish. This is a legit great wine that's going to rival the 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020." 5/23
