2013 CH RAUZAN SÉGLA 2ÈME CRU MARGAUX - 12x75cl

Tasting Notes

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  Goedhuis, April 2014,
  Score: 89-91

  Brilliant, bright deep purple colour. This is quite a robust Margaux in the typical Rauzan mould. A full fruited style, with good sweetness and an appealingly long lingering finish.

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  Neal Martin, October 2016,
  Score: 90

  The 2013 Rauzan-Segla has an elegant bouquet with blackberry and briary scents as well as a subtle violet scent that gently unfurls in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite an attractive, pastille-like entry, decent weight in the mouth with a harmonious, nonchalant, quite detailed finish that will leave you wanting another sip. If you insist upon a Margaux from this vintage - here is where to come.

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  Neal Martin, April 2014,
  Score: 89-91

  The grand vin has a fine bouquet, not complex but clean and fresh with redcurrant and raspberry fruit, nicely integrated oak. It needs a little more delineation although it does appear to gain clarity with encouragement. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, perhaps a little more rustic than usual but with good weight. Fine red fruit, linear and masculine, this deserves two or three years in bottle after release.

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  Decanter, April 2014,
  Score: 90+

  Dense, purple rim, lovely depth of fruit, smoothness of texture unexpected from 2013, seductively deep and still very Margaux. Drink: 2017-2030

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  Matthew Jukes, April 2014,
  Score: 17.5+

  With 70% new oak this could be a bit of a beast but the fruit is very lush considering the frailties of many Margaux in 2013. The nose is stunning with layers of red fruit and the texture is flamboyant and the finish superbly long. There are feisty, boisterous tannins but these are highlighted by delicious red cherry notes. The oak is awesomely well-judged, too. A triumph in this difficult vintage.

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Producer

Château Rauzan-Ségla

Originating in the 17th century, Rauzan Sègla was created by Pierre de Mesures de Rauzan whopurchased large tracts of land which included neighbouring Rauzan Gassies, Desmirail and Marquisde Terme. Within a short period of time, Rauzan Sègla became high on collectors lists rivallingLéoville, Gruaud Larose and Mouton Rothschild. One of its followers included Thomas Jeffersonwho purchased several cases of the 1790 vintage. Over the years it was divided and sold on to various owners falling deeper and deeper into oblivion until the 1980s when its old, wooden vats were replaced with stainless steel and excellent clones of Cabernet Sauvignon replaced the tired Merlot. In 1994, the château was taken over by Chanel who have continued this drive for quality.