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  • Nick's Import

2014 Chateau Rauzan Segla

Margaux, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen
Other Reviews...
The Château Rauzan-Ségla 2014 is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc picked between 22 September until 16 October. It has a precise bouquet, nothing incredibly powerful with a touch of cold stone coming through with aeration. This is conservative even for this Margaux estate that usually keeps everything "controlled" out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannin, crisp acidity, tensile and linear with sappy black fruit towards the finish. I was just seeking more substance to come through on the finish - it just does not quite deliver that knock out blow. Drink 2017 - 2032.
90-92 points
Neal Martin eRobertParker.com # 218 (Apr 2015)

Soft-edged, with plum and black cherry fruit, laced with light sandalwood and tea notes that linger through the supple finish, which gains some extra velvety layers of blackberry and anise with air.
89-92 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

Predominantly Merlot from the plateau. Continues in a classical, elegant mould. Pure and fragrant. Refined tannins and texture. Lovely freshness and length. Structured for ageing but guided by the philosophy of drinkability.
18/20pts (93/100pts)
Decanter

A powerful and dense Rauzan with firm and chewy tannins that are polished and direct. Full body, yet the acid and tannin tension gives the wine impressive length. Will develop wonderfully.
94-95 points
James Suckling