Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 95
The 2016 Rauzan-Segla has a more earthy bouquet, with blackberry, autumn leaves, gravel and iris flower scents that gradually unfurl in the glass. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with sappy black fruit, refined and focused, quite sensual and cohesive. There is beguiling elegance on the finish, though it is quite backward, which explains why my score is just a touch below the previous appraisal. Still, it is one of the finest creations at the estate for many years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
Anticipated maturity: 2030-2055
Antonio Galloni 97+
The 2016 Rauzan-Segla is simply stunning. Ample and generous in the glass, the 2016 is a positively stellar wine that will leave readers weak at the knees. The flavors and textures are generous as this sublime Margaux shows off its alluring personality. Sweet red cherry, plum, pomegranate, blood orange, spice and rose petal are some of the many notes that run through this absolutely exquisite wine. The 2016 is just as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel, maybe even more! Tasted three times.
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2046
