2024, Château Rauzan-Ségla, MARGAUX, 2ème Grand Cru Classé

Last year EP $132.00-

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (2%), Cabernet Franc (0.5%).

Now comfortably established in the super-second league. Huge efforts have been made by owners Chanel to make great wine at Rauzan. A wonderful Margaux second growth. 2024 blend is 63.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc

The 2024 Rauzan-Ségla is magnificent. One of the top wines of the Left Bank, Rauzan-Ségla possesses tremendous textural density and mind-blowing balance. Dark fruit, lavender, spice, liquorice and new leather are all dialled up in a potent, layered Margaux that offers stunning harmony and incredible purity. At this stage, Rauzan-Ségla is one of the wines of the vintage in Bordeaux. Elegant yet powerful, the 2024 is simply magnificent. Tasted four times. 2043 - 2054
95-98 Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Deep garnet-purple coloured. Strides confidently out of the glass with classic black currants and red currant scents, leading to a core of cedar chest, underbrush, and soil, plus a touch of red roses. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant with exquisitely ripe tannins and beautifully knit tension framing the red and black berry layers, finishing long and fragrant.
95-97 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW.

Deep ruby colour. The nose here is full of pressed flowers, bright cherry fruit and a touch of hedgerow. The wood is very well judged, adding sweet and savoury tones without ever dominating. The palate is slick, with well-judged tannins over the red fruit and floral tones at the heart of this wine. Subtle spices, bright acids and pure cherry blossom fruit linger on a seductive, charming finish. Well done.
93-95 Thomas Parker MW, Farr Vintners