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Chateau Rauzan-Segla

2002 Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux

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

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90

Vinous

88
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2002 Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux
Chateau Rauzan-Segla

2002 Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux

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

Wine Advocate

90

Vinous

88
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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 Rauzan-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 Rauzan-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

90

Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2002 Rauzan-Ségla is intensely scented of dried mulberries, fig paste, crème de cassis and prunes, with hints of Chinese five spice, leather and dried roses. The medium-bodied palate sports fully mature dried berries and exotic spice notes with a chewy texture and nice refreshing finish. This is in its drinking window sweet-spot right now and should hold for a further 5-6 years. The blend this year is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, harvested between September 28 and October 10 at an average yield of 27 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 53% new. The alcohol is 13%.

Vinous

Vinous

88

Deep red-ruby. Raspberry, leather, tobacco and game on the slightly dusty nose. Plump in the middle, with berry and espresso notes. This doesn't have quite the definition or lift of the 2004, and there's also an edge of acidity today that's clashing with the wine's dusty tannins. In a very dry, awkward stage. Did I overrate this from the barrel, or is this simply shocked from the bottling?

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The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

90

Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2002 Rauzan-Ségla is intensely scented of dried mulberries, fig paste, crème de cassis and prunes, with hints of Chinese five spice, leather and dried roses. The medium-bodied palate sports fully mature dried berries and exotic spice notes with a chewy texture and nice refreshing finish. This is in its drinking window sweet-spot right now and should hold for a further 5-6 years. The blend this year is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, harvested between September 28 and October 10 at an average yield of 27 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 53% new. The alcohol is 13%.

Vinous

Vinous

88

Deep red-ruby. Raspberry, leather, tobacco and game on the slightly dusty nose. Plump in the middle, with berry and espresso notes. This doesn't have quite the definition or lift of the 2004, and there's also an edge of acidity today that's clashing with the wine's dusty tannins. In a very dry, awkward stage. Did I overrate this from the barrel, or is this simply shocked from the bottling?