Chateau Rauzan Segla - Segla 2018

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Feinwürzig-tabakige schwarze Frucht nach Brombeeren, reife Herzkirschen, frische Orangenzesten, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, rotbeerige Frucht, zart nach Pflaumen, integrierte Tannine, angenehme Frische und Balance, mineralisch im Abgang, bereits gut entwickelt, extraktsüßer Nachhall."

JAMES SUCKLING: "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."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "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."

WEINWISSER: "Purpur mit rubinrotem Rand. Verspieltes Waldbeerenbouquet mit hellen Tabaknoten, Schokopastillen und zartem Veilchenparfüm. Am mittleren Gaumen mit saftiger Textur, fein sprödes Extrakt. Im aromatischen Finale blaue Beeren, Tabakblatt und Eisenkraut. Gelungener Zweitwein, der bald richtig Spaß machen wird!"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Soft, silky, fresh and fruity, the wine is forward and ready to drink, allowing you to experience all the sweet, ripe, dark cherries, currants, flowers and earthy nuances right off the bat. This is a perfect wine to order off a restaurant list."

JEB DUNNUCK: "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."