Professional reviews
Robert Parker (98)
The 2020 Rauzan-Ségla is showing brilliantly in bottle. Wafting from the glass with aromas of cassis and minty blackberries mingled with violets and licorice, it's medium to full-bodied, suave and seamless, with a deep core of vibrant fruit, beautifully refined tannins and a harmonious, integrated profile that exudes elegance. A wine of immense character and refinement, it's the best vintage from this estate in recent times.
James Suckling (97)
A very polished red with blackberry, black olive, walnut, and crushed stone aromas that follow through to a medium to full body with polished, velvety tannins that go on for minutes. Surprisingly open and so attractive. Wonderful length to this.
Jancis Robinson (17.50)
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.
Rich fruit and exotic notes of spice and tropical fruits. Very expansive with the fruit almost covering the very considerable tannins. Rich and broad, with real excitement on the palate. (JR)
Falstaff (95)
Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, subtle rim brightening. Fresh plums, cherries, hints of precious wood and vanilla, inviting bouquet. Medium-bodied, ripe red cherry fruit, freshly structured, ripe tannins, lightly saline on the finish, delicate, zippy and already well-developed, a multi-faceted food wine with certain ageing potential.
Wine Enthusiast (96)
This wine has a fine structure, with dense tannins from the Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. It is a full wine, the spicy character mingling with black currant flavors. The wine has an excellent future.
