Château Rauzan-Ségla 2025

Gorgeous vibrant pink rim to the wine with violet aromas on the nose, very dark but very perfumed and not at all hot or sunny. So juicy and alive with structure – the soft tannins give the outline while the real fruit purity sits in the middle. I love this a lot, very approachable, streamlined and focused with layers of fine tannins and brightness. You can feel the concentration in the construction but this carries a really fun, friendly, welcoming aspect because of the juiciness on the mid-palate. 50% grand vin production. 3.67pH. Ageing 18 months, 60% new oak. 0.5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend.

Showing a depth of color, at first, you are almost overwhelmed by the violets, cherries and tobacco in the perfume. The initial sip shows off its character with elegance, vitality, and purity. Everything is in balance and harmony here. The silk and velvet finish is almost too much of a good thing. From start to finish, the wine is seamless, and even though there is intensity and serious concentration, the wine feels almost weightless, making this deceptively easy to drink. Yet, don't be fooled. It has all the goods needed to age and evolve for decades. The wine blends of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon. 33% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot and .5 Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV. 3.67 pH. Harvesting took place September 2 - September 24. Yield were 29 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2030-2070. 97-99 Pts

Inky colour, this is sleek, powerful, a ton of energy and uplift, very classy, bouncy, feel that you are very much in the heart of rose bud and iris flowers, DNA of the Margaux appellation, liquorice and black chocolate, really a skilfully constructed wine that will power through the years. Nicolas Audebert. Harvest September 2 to 24, 29hl/ha yield, 3.67ph.

Right from the start, depth is evident in Rauzan-Ségla’s bouquet, along with an impressive complexity. Subtle nuances of sweet spices appear discreetly, while inviting notes of violet and blackberry, completed by a touch of black pepper, highlight both freshness and ripeness. The creamy attack heralds a full-bodied, powerful wine. With rare consistency, it forges the link between charm, power and character, with finesse as its guiding thread. A wine distinguished by the incisive nature of its acidic framework and the velvety touch of its tannins, in a vibrant setting with an exceptional surge of energy. A truly great wine.

Deep, intense, beautiful colour with black highlights. Highly aromatic nose, with ripe fruit enhanced by a rare touch of violet. The whole is pure and delicate. Extremely precise on the attack, with a brilliant burst of floral fruit at mid-palate, the wine unfolds fragrant, delicate and tasty through to a long, powerful finish with fine-grained tannins. Superb! Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 13.5% - pH: 3.67. Press wine: 14%. Yield: 29 hl/ha.

Wow, an aromatic profile you want to linger over; playful, floral, complex, deep, cool; a highly elegant palate, superb tannins, crisp fruit, dancing lightness, full of energy and life, great tension, excellent length. Once again, this Rauzan-Ségla is beyond doubt. A great Margaux show.