Tasting Notes
Vinous 93
The 2000 Rauzan-Ségla is deep in color. The bouquet is similar to the bottle poured a couple of years ago, featuring blueberry and Provençal herbs, the secondary and primary scents commingling to wonderful effect. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and tarry black fruit, and quite structured and fresh, leading to a grippy, saline finish. A redoubtable, almost swarthy Margaux that should drink well for another 20 years or more. Superb.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2040
Robert Parker 90
Deep brick in color, the 2000 Rauzan-Segla gives a mature nose of sandalwood, sweaty leather, cinnamon stick and star anise with wafts of raisin cake, dried cherries and preserved plums. Medium-bodied with a chewy texture and a good amount of remaining dried berries and savory layers, it finishes just a little rustic. The blend this year is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, harvested between September 22 and October 6 at an average yield of 37 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 60% new. The alcohol is 13%.
Anticipated maturity: 2020-2025
JancisRobinson.com 18.5
Dark crimson. Very ripe and still quite formless. Needs ages. Very slightly syrupy, it’s so ripe, but it has been held in check. Very well done. Lots there and all hidden for future development. Seriously exciting.
Anticipated maturity: 2010-2024
