Rauzan Ségla - Margaux 2006

Wine Advocate

92

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/9/2020

Jeb DUNNUCK

89

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/1/2019

WeinWisser

19

byRené Gabrielthe5/31/2018

Sattes Rubinrot, weniger transparent als 2009, karminroter Rand. Nobles, vielschichtiges Bouquet mit noch sehr frischen roten Früchten und fast schon süsslichen Noten, mit einem Touch Rosinen und Edelhâlzern. Feinste Tertiâr-aromen von Pflaumen und edlem Havanna-Tabak. Wunderbar mürbe Tannine, schmie-gen sich mit der schânen lebendigen Frucht zu einem sinnlichen, eleganten Trinkfluss zusammen, der von einer royalen Adstrin-genz getragen wird.             
19/20 -2045

Wine Advocate

91

byNeal Martinthe5/30/2016

Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Rauzan-Ségla has a sous-bois and sandalwood-scented bouquet with a light "mahogany bureau" scent developing soon after. The nose is open and inviting. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and bestowed with greater fruit concentration than the nose suggests: blackberry, raspberry mixed with sage, cedar and a touch of sea salt. As usual, this Rauzan-Séglas has a surfeit of personality and while it might not be a contender for the longest-lived Margaux, it is the kind of Left Bank 2006 that you welcome at the dinner table. Tasted January 2016.

Jancis Robinson

16

byJancis Robinsonthe1/27/2010

Looks quite evolved. A bit raw and racy on the nose. Pretty marked tannins. There is certainly energy here. Drink 2015-2025

Wine Spectator

92

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2009

Raspberry, violet and blueberry on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft, refined tannins and a long finish. Such finesse and precision. Best from 2014 through 2020.

Wine Advocate

93

byRobert Parkerthe2/1/2009

On the same qualitative level as this estate’s brilliant 2005, but with slightly less sucrosite, this blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot, exhibits a 1986-like personality ,a very successful vintage at Rauzan Segla. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by sweet aromas of bay leaf, black currants, licorice, truffles, and a touch of toast, dazzling fruit, and plenty of ripe, but not astringent tannin. This is a medium to full-bodied, classic, pure, surprisingly approachable Rauzan Segla that will be at its finest between 2012-2025+.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

90-92

byStephen Tanzerthe6/30/2008

Good full red. Dusty redcurrant, musky mocha and cedar on the nose, complicated by game and flowers. Rich, ripe and lush, but nicely framed by sound acidity. Broad and classically dry on the back end, with lovely subtle ripeness of fruit.

Le Point

16

byJacques Dupontthe5/24/2007

Violette, floral et fruits noirs, bouche élégante, fine, tendre, bien fruitée, bonne structure, pas très enveloppée mais des tanins de qualité, sans dureté, bonne longueur.

WeinWisser

18

byRené Gabrielthe5/7/2007

2015-2035. Dunkles Purpur-Violett. warmes, reifes Beerenbouquet, reife Pflaumen, Maulbeeren, zarte Nuss- und Röstnoten, Kaffee, florale Würze in der tiefen Mitte aufweisend. Feiner Gaumen, saftige Gerbstoffe, stoffiges, konzentriertes Extrakt, von der Aromatik her schwarzbeerig, nachhaltiges Finale. Erstmals seit vielen Jahren ein wirklich überzeugender, sehr grosser Rauzan-Ségla mit einem beeindruckenden Potenzial.

Wine Advocate

90-93

byRobert Parkerthe5/3/2007

A strong effort from this property situated across the street from Chateau Palmer, Rauzan-Segla’s harvest occurred between September 21 and October 7. Fifty-five percent of the production made it into the final blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. A soft, classic style as well as ripe tannin suggest both the 1996 and 1986 vintages. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2006 exhibits sweet, floral, black cherry, raspberry, and currant notes along with a subtle touch of menthol. Medium-bodied, elegant, pure, and surprisingly charming and approachable, it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age, and should keep for 20-25 years.

Falstaff

89-91

byPeter Moserthe5/3/2007

Dunkles Rubingranat, jugendliche Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. In der Nase frische Kirschen, kaum Holzanklänge, noch sehr verhalten im Bukett. Am Gaumen frisch, delikate rotbeerige Frucht, rassig, gut integrierte Tannine, ein zarter Wein, der eine überraschend gute Länge hat, angenehme Extraktsüße im Nachhall. Burgundische Textur, was durchaus zum Margaux-Kanon passt.

TAST

15.50

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2007

Le vin méritera peut-être une note plus élevée dans le futur, les échantillons dégustés ayant été servis trop chauds, ce qui masquait leur fruit. Le corps actuel du vin, tendre mais précis, ne semble pas se comparer aux plus grandes réussites du secteur, mais le tannin très raffiné et satiné parle en sa faveur. Il est encore trop tôt, du moins pour nous, pour se faire une idée définitive sur la réussite de ce cru.

Vinum

17

byMarkus Del Monegothe4/30/2007

Verführerische, florale Nase, kompakter Ansatz, langes, fruchtiges Finale, geschmeidiges, herbes, aber nicht grünes Tannin. nicht überextrahiert, elegant und blumig. 2014 bis 2020

Jean-Marc QUARIN

17

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/30/2007

Quel beau vin! Voici le second millésime où ce cru obtient une note supérieure ou égale à 17. La régularité de l'application va commencer à payer. Très belle couleur sombre. Grand nez mûr, frais et crémeux. Et ce bel éclat du fruit s retrouve en bouche. Combiné à une structure présente, dense et veloutée il donne à ce vin une superbe allure, en particulier en finale. Tannicité raffinée, séveuse et moelleuse. Très belle longueur. Incrachable! Très belle construction.

Wine Advocate

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2007

Tasted at the UGC. As usual, Rauzan-Ségla offers quintessential Margaux. A very tight black cherry nose with cedar, smoke and cigar box. The palate is very well balanced with fine structure and definition with notes of blackberry leaf, Morello, cranberry and cedar. Cohesive, very good depth, solid with a firm, ripe, succulent finish. This is delightful.

Jancis Robinson

17

byJancis Robinsonthe4/10/2007

Slightly light crimson. Competent reasonably sleek though it's difficult to see real soul and personality. Big and bold and bloody with substantial tannins. Maybe just embryonic, but very stolid. Dry finish. Hard work! Though there is some succulence in the middle. just inexpressive for now would be my guess. Good texture. 17++

Wine Spectator

92-94

byJames Sucklingthe3/29/2007

Lovely fresh aromas of currant and blackberry. Full-bodied, with succulent fruit and lovely finesse and length. Gorgeous.