Rauzan-Ségla liefert Jahr für Jahr stilistisch brillante, engmaschige und aristokratische Clarets ab. Der 2020er gehört zum Besten, was je auf diesem Super-Second aus Margaux gewachsen ist. Ein Langstreckenläufer, der hinter seiner jugendlichen Zurückhaltung das Potenzial zu echter Größe birgt, wie führende Kritiker vermerkt haben.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Rauzan-Ségla is aging for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new. It has an alcohol of 13.5% and a pH of 3.74. Deep purple-black colored, aromas of blackcurrant cordial, stewed red and black plums, chocolate-covered cherries and raspberry coulis erupt from the glass, leading to an undercurrent of tar, licorice, red roses and menthol, plus a hint of unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and yet manages seriously impressive intensity, which is well-sustained throughout the mid-palate and finish. Refined and refreshing, delivering beautifully soft, silt-like tannins and bags of bright red and black fruits, it finishes with amazing length and a stunning perfume. Between this and Château Canon, Nicolas Audebert and his team have knocked it out of the park this vintage.
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James Suckling: "Full-bodied and layered with velvety layers of tannins that are beautifully interspersed with ripe fruit and dark-chocolate notes. Silky and lightly chewy texture. Very long, solid finish.
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