2016 Chateau Rauzan-Ségla Margaux Grand Cru Classé
2016 Chateau Rauzan-Ségla Margaux Grand Cru Classé
2016 Chateau Rauzan-Ségla Margaux Grand Cru Classé
2016 Chateau Rauzan-Ségla Margaux Grand Cru Classé
Chateau Rauzan-Ségla

2016 Margaux Grand Cru Classé

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Created in 1989, Ségla is produced from vines located on the mosaic of terroirs surrounding the historic centre of Château Rauzan-Ségla. It derives its name from Baron Pierre-Louis de Ségla whose marriage with Catherine de Rauzan gave the full name of the property in 1785.

The tower represented on its label was erected in 1905, it marks the entrance of the property and offers a privileged view over the vineyards on one side and the park of the chateau on the other.

Worked by the same team and according to the same requirements as the Grand Cru Classé, it is an initiation to the sophistication and the philosophy of the estate: a delicate, tasty and expressive style which elegantly imprints the distinction of the great terroirs of the Margaux appellation.

45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1 % Cabernet Franc. 18 months in barrel, 20% new oak.

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The first vines were planted on the property in 1661, but the official birthdate of Chateau Rauzan-Segla is 1763, when it split from the neighbouring Rauzan-Gassies. The estate was gradually partitioned through successive generations of the Rauzan family, but its reputation grew, and come its classification in 1855, it shared the Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe stage with the likes of Chateau Mouton Rothschild (which was promoted 118 years later). Its late 19th century wines have become legendary.

However, any subsequent success was besieged with obstacles – a decline in area under vine, obsolete cellar equipment and a proprietor who prioritised quantity over quality, to name but a few – and soon Rauzan Segla was overtaken by other second growth chateaux.

The estate then came into the hands of negociant Echenhauer, who initiated a program of renovation, expanding the vineyard, replacing old, fruitless vines and installing modern stainless steel tanks. Subsequent owners have continued improvements, helping to consolidate the Grand Vin as a true super-second, and in 1994 the property was taken over by the Alain and Gerard Wertheimers, grandsons of Chanel founder Pierre Wertheimer, giving the estate an injection of luxury.

Rauzan-Ségla’s 70 hectares of vineyards are planted with the four Bordeaux grape varieties. They cover the array of geologies and soils found in the Margaux appellation and proudly reflect this diversity.

Château Rauzan-Ségla’s grand vin is crafted with infinite care and its grapes sourced from the main vineyards where the finest and, in particular, the old Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines grow in perfectly worked soils. When the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot are included in the blend, they add yet another layer of complexity to the wine. The use of small vats enables Rauzan Segla to create a number of batches corresponding to the increasingly carefully-demarcated plots.
Reviews

“This shows aromas of graphite, black currants and subtle dried flowers. Concentrated and refined, with seamless tannins that are well integrated and broad, enveloping fruit. This is harmonious and balanced. This can be drunk now but will definitely continue to evolve. Drink or hold. 10 Years On retrospective.” – 98 pts – James Suckling

“The 2016 Rauzan-Ségla has an elegant bouquet that needs some coaxing from the glass, eventually revealing red berry fruit, rose petal, chai tea and light bergamot aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannins that lend a silky-smooth texture. This has a fine line of acidity and impressive harmony on the finish. Wonderful. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.” – 96 pts – Neal Martin – Vinous

“This is a Rauzan-Ségla with a powerful, streamlined throb. The two Rauzan neighbours (Ségla and Gassies) give very different takes on the vintage and each has its own charm. This is sleek, poised and well controlled, demonstrating deep extraction with clear cassis notes. Nicolas Audbert takes more risks with the wine than his predecessor John Kolasa did, and the opulence, finesse and forward motion is clear. Big-framed for the vintage, this resembles the 2015, even the 2010, and is a wine for long ageing.” – 95 pts – Jane Anson – Decanter

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Region Bordeaux
Country France
Vintage 2016
Size 750ml
Alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork
Grapes 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, 1 % Cabernet Franc
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