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Chateau Rausan-Segla

1986 Chateau Rausan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux

France Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Bordeaux Margaux 2eme Cru Classe 750ML

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1986 Chateau Rausan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux
Chateau Rausan-Segla

1986 Chateau Rausan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux

France Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Bordeaux Margaux 2eme Cru Classe 750ML

Wine Advocate

92

Vinous

92

CellarTracker

93
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One of Margaux's five second growths, Rauzan-(or sometimes Rausan, at least until 1994) Segla was once part of a vast estate that got splintered by the time of the 1855 classification into four estates. Segla has long made out the best of these four, producing strong, age-worthy wines despite many ownership changes; the winemaking has always been meticulous and the Château well-respected.

Chateau Rausan-Segla

Currently one of the crown jewels of Chanel's ownership umbrella, Château Rauzan-Segla is vast, 74 hectares in Margaux consisting of nearly two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, almost one-third Merlot with a splash each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot on their gravelly clay soils. About 10,000 cases of the Grand Vin are produced each year, and they also make a fine second wine that is just called Segla.

In contrast to the old methods of large-vat fermentations, today each parcel receives its own smaller, temperature-controlled tank to allow for more precise blending, as well as to isolate the best portions of the vineyards. The Grand Vin will age in about 50-60% new oak for up to 2 years, helping to soften the powerful tannins. The quality keeps spiraling upward as the dedication in the vineyards intensifies; the Château was certified organic in 2019, and as part of that practice have done away with any mechanical harvesting. The efforts have paid off with some of their greatest vintages occurring in the last two decades!

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Chateau Rausan-Segla

One of Margaux's five second growths, Rauzan-(or sometimes Rausan, at least until 1994) Segla was once part of a vast estate that got splintered by the time of the 1855 classification into four estates. Segla has long made out the best of these four, producing strong, age-worthy wines despite many ownership changes; the winemaking has always been meticulous and the Château well-respected.

Currently one of the crown jewels of Chanel's ownership umbrella, Château Rauzan-Segla is vast, 74 hectares in Margaux consisting of nearly two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, almost one-third Merlot with a splash each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot on their gravelly clay soils. About 10,000 cases of the Grand Vin are produced each year, and they also make a fine second wine that is just called Segla.

In contrast to the old methods of large-vat fermentations, today each parcel receives its own smaller, temperature-controlled tank to allow for more precise blending, as well as to isolate the best portions of the vineyards. The Grand Vin will age in about 50-60% new oak for up to 2 years, helping to soften the powerful tannins. The quality keeps spiraling upward as the dedication in the vineyards intensifies; the Château was certified organic in 2019, and as part of that practice have done away with any mechanical harvesting. The efforts have paid off with some of their greatest vintages occurring in the last two decades!

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

92

The 1986 Rauzan-Segla is held up as one of the best wines of that decade. Now at 30 years old, it has an initially tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass. It eventually offers exquisite aromas of small red cherries, cranberry jus, confit dates and briary, a hint of sandalwood tucked underneath. You would never describe the aromatics as "explosive" but it seems to gain in intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savory entry. There is good structure here, but there is a sweet seam of fig and candied orange peel that to be honest, does not quite match the personality of the wine. My hunch is that this Rauzan-Segla is approaching the end of its drinking plateau, but any "decline" is going to be gradual and graceful. Drink now if you can, though I am certain large format bottles will have much more to offer. Tasted July 2016.

Vinous

Vinous

92

The 1986 Rauzan-Ségla is tasted from two bottles, the first showing a little oxidation. The second is similar to my note taken at my 30-Year On retrospective. Picked between 1 and 21 October, it is quite youthful at first, it clearly has more energy and focus, more cohesion than either the 1983 or 1990: blackberry, melted tar and smoke, hints of iris and violet emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, structured and dense like many 1986s but with a fine bead of acidity. This feels solid and almost Pauillac-like with huge insistent grip on the finish. Excellent, but one for those that enjoy traditional classic Claret. Tasted at the Rauzan-Ségla vertical at the château.

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The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

92

The 1986 Rauzan-Segla is held up as one of the best wines of that decade. Now at 30 years old, it has an initially tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass. It eventually offers exquisite aromas of small red cherries, cranberry jus, confit dates and briary, a hint of sandalwood tucked underneath. You would never describe the aromatics as "explosive" but it seems to gain in intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly savory entry. There is good structure here, but there is a sweet seam of fig and candied orange peel that to be honest, does not quite match the personality of the wine. My hunch is that this Rauzan-Segla is approaching the end of its drinking plateau, but any "decline" is going to be gradual and graceful. Drink now if you can, though I am certain large format bottles will have much more to offer. Tasted July 2016.

Vinous

Vinous

92

The 1986 Rauzan-Ségla is tasted from two bottles, the first showing a little oxidation. The second is similar to my note taken at my 30-Year On retrospective. Picked between 1 and 21 October, it is quite youthful at first, it clearly has more energy and focus, more cohesion than either the 1983 or 1990: blackberry, melted tar and smoke, hints of iris and violet emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, structured and dense like many 1986s but with a fine bead of acidity. This feels solid and almost Pauillac-like with huge insistent grip on the finish. Excellent, but one for those that enjoy traditional classic Claret. Tasted at the Rauzan-Ségla vertical at the château.