2021 Chateau Rauzan-Segla (1.5L)

"Representing around 44% of the estate's production (more or less as usual), the 2021 Rauzan-Ségla unwinds in the glass with aromas of minty cassis, blackberries, loamy soil, dark chocolate and warm spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and impressively concentrated, it's layered and seamless, with a sweet core of fruit, powdery tannins, lively acids and an impressively penetrating finish. The Rauzan team opted to ferment Merlot rather cooler than normal this year to moderate extraction. Tasted six times." ~ (95) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-29-2022

"A firm and linear wine with crushed stone and some citrusy acidity, Medium body, creamy tannins and a fresh finish, Lively at the end. Currant, blackberry and fresh tobacco in the aftertaste. 75% cabernet sauvignon." ~ (94) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 5-12-2022

"Pretty solid crimson. Much more complex nose than the Rauzan-Gassies. Sweet start and very polished tannins. A saline note adds interest. No sign of oak. The finish is impressively long and interesting without any dryness nor any excess of acidity. Very well judged and very Margaux though the opposite of concentrated or flashy. Complete and already relatively accessible." ~ (17) Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com 4-22-2022

~ (96) Neal Martin, Vinous 5-1-2022

~ (97) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 5-1-2022