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Segla (2nd wine of Rauzan Segla) 2018

Margaux, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The 2018 Segla, which was omitted from my in-bottle report, has a rich and opulent nose with sloes, black cherries and violet petal aromas; it's fruit forward and sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and is slightly granular in texture with underlying salinity, black plum and just a hint of allspice. It is very open and pliant, harmonious with just the right amount of bitterness to beckon you back for another sip. Everything that you really want from a Deuxième Vin.

Score: 92

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2021-2030 26 January 2023

A terrific, charming second wine, the 2018 Château Rauzan-Segla Segla has plenty of darker currant and cherry fruits as well as leafy herbs and spice, medium-bodied richness, subtle minerality, and a great finish. Drink this high-quality, outstanding second wine over the coming 10-12 years.

Score: 90

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Maturity: 2021 - 2033 22 July 2021

The 2018 Ségla is every bit as impressive as it was from barrel. Readers will find a second wine that shows all stature of the Grand Vin, but with the volume turned out just a bit. Rich, pliant and wonderfully inviting, the 2018 Ségla has it all. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice and licorice all build in the glass. As always, Ségla is offered only after having spent a few years in the cellar. It's a wine to keep an eye on.

Score: 92

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2033-2035 01 March 2021

The 2018 Ségla is composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 27 to October 11, Merlot from September 13-27 and Petit Verdot September 28-29. It has 14% alcohol, and aging is anticipated to be 18 months in barriques, 25% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with quite profound notes of baked blueberries, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries with underlying cassis, violets, espresso and cracked pepper. The palate is medium to full-bodied with loads of rich fruit and lovely peppery sparks, framed by plush tannins and finishing with great length.

Score: 90 - 92

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 23 April 2019

A lovely Ségla, with precision and elegance yet concentration, flesh and sexiness. There's just a little bit more Cabernet in this blend than usual because the Cabernets had less volume of juice than usual, and so some of the plots that typically go into the grand vin were moved into Ségla - you find this a lot in 2018 because of over-concentration from the dry summer that kicked in right at the end. 32hl/ha yield.

Score: 91

Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2023-2036 15 April 2019

This is really delicious already with plenty of dark berries, chocolate and hints of wet earth and fresh herbs. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Best second wine from Rauzan-Segla.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 11 April 2019

Cherry preserve and black currant notes are nicely melded with incense and black tea details. The fine-grained finish is persistent.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2019