The 2009 Rauzan-Segla (Rausan-Segla) from Bordeaux, Margaux, is a Bordeaux Blend composed of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot. With an alcohol content of 14%, this red wine showcases the elegance and depth synonymous with its region.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate gives the wine a score of 94, describing it as "Deep garnet colored, bursting from the glass with bold, vivacious Black Forest cake, blackberry pie and warm blueberry scents plus nuances of cardamom, candied violets, smoked meats and Chinese five spice with a waft of dusty soil." She notes its full-bodied, rich, and plush profile, highlighting its densely packed preserved black berries layers and very long and spicy finish.

James Suckling rates it at 96, emphasizing its "deep, spicy and earthy" character, with cabernet sauvignon cassis aroma and solid tannins. He advises patience, suggesting to "Try after 2021" due to its serious structure and concentration.

Alex Lallos from JJ Buckley is equally impressed, scoring it 96 and calling it a "show stopper of a wine." He describes the wine's dark and nearly opaque color, along with its complex nose of fresh-picked blackberries, black and red currant, vanilla, and dark chocolate. On the palate, he finds Asian spices, tobacco, roasted espresso, and mocha, labeling it a "complete" wine that shows both power and finesse, capable of aging for decades.

Wine Spectator’s JM gives it a 92, noting a “very toasty style with lots of caressing plum sauce, melted licorice, and warm fig flavors.” He mentions its polished, rounded structure and modern style, suggesting it will be best from 2014 through 2026.

Wine Enthusiast scores it 95, calling it a "rich and opulent wine, very ripe, packed with luscious blackberry and damson fruit as well as sweet tannins." It’s described as a "fruit salad of fruit flavors given structure by a core of dryness," making it a gorgeous wine that will also age well.

Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages gives it a 91, describing it as "scented and complex" with a "lovely balanced and very open" profile. She praises its freshness and Margaux character.

Jane Anson rates it 95, noting "Grilled sandalwood and spice set against elegant and cool blue and black fruit," reflecting a vintage that keeps improving. She finds it balanced and finessed.

Jeb Dunnuck awards it a 96, praising its "elegance and purity" and noting its "loads of crème de cassis, green tobacco, cedar pencil, chocolate, and hints of incense." He highlights its balance and longevity, suggesting it has another two decades ahead.

Decanter scores it 94, mentioning ideal temperatures during the vintage and describing it as a "thrilling, delicious, gulpable wine" with notes of tobacco, soft leather, brambly red fruits, and exotic spice.

Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider gives it 95, describing a wine almost at its secondary stage with "truffle, cigar box, cedar, floral, citrus, and dark red fruit notes." He finds it "full-bodied, silky, fresh, rich, and supple," recommending it with two hours in the decanter or with more aging.

Overall, the 2009 Rauzan-Segla is highly praised for its complexity, depth, and aging potential, making it a standout wine from Margaux.