The 2016 Rauzan-Segla (Rausan-Segla) is a Bordeaux blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine, produced by Rauzan-Segla, is composed of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. It was aged for 18 months in 60% new and 40% one-year-old French oak barrels. The alcohol content is 13.5%.

The wine has garnered excellent reviews from various professional reviewers. Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 97+, describing it as "medium to deep garnet-purple colored" with a bouquet that "sings of lifted red and black cherries, black raspberries, and cassis with a rose hip tea and lilacs undercurrent." She praises its "firm, fine-grained tannins and beautiful freshness."

Wine Spectator's JM gave the wine a score of 95, noting its "lovely core of creamy anise-infused plum, blackberry, and boysenberry flavors" and highlighting its "substantial but velvety grip." He suggests the best drinking window is from 2023 through 2038.

James Suckling rated the wine at an impressive 98, lauding its "aromas of blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, and sandalwood" and its "dense and powerful tannins." He recommends trying it after 2025 for the best experience.

Jeb Dunnuck also awarded it a 98, calling it a "monumental" wine and comparing it to Château Margaux. He describes it as "powerful, full-bodied" with "thrilling notes of crème de cassis, blueberries, spring flowers, new leather, and obvious minerality."

Wine Enthusiast's review, scoring it at 97, emphasizes the wine's "dark tannins" and "sophisticated structure," noting that it is "rich and structured" and suggesting it will develop well over time, best enjoyed from 2026 onwards.

Decanter gave it a 95, praising its "effortless elegance" and "beautifully balanced black fruits." They noted its "smoke and lift on the finish" and highlighted the late harvest period from September 20 to October 15.

Jane Anson, also scoring it at 97, described the wine as "structured and elegant," with flavors of "blackberry and cassis fruits, laced with mint, black tea, cumin, and licorice." She pointed out its potential for aging, stating it "has decades ahead of it."

Finally, The Wine Independent gave it a score of 98, commending its "deep garnet color" and "super-intense" palate, featuring "tight-knit black fruits and floral layers."

Overall, the 2016 Rauzan-Segla is highly acclaimed for its balance, structure, and aging potential, making it a standout choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.