The 2019 Rauzan-Segla (Rausan-Segla) Bordeaux Blend from Margaux, Bordeaux, is a wine that has garnered high praise from numerous expert reviewers. This red wine showcases a complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas.
Vinous awarded it an impressive 97 points, highlighting its "gorgeous, seductive bouquet of pure blackberry, bilberry, crushed iris petals, and just a hint of licorice." Neal Martin from Vinous also noted the wine's "fine-grained tannins" and "seamlessly integrated" oak finish. Jeb Dunnuck echoed this sentiment, also granting it 97 points, describing it as "elegant, ethereal, complex," with a "perfumed and complex style" featuring red, blue, and black fruits.
Decanter praised its "mineral edged nose full of violet floral notes and blackcurrants" and described the mouthfeel as "filling, rich and round, dense and juicy," awarding it 96 points. James Suckling also gave 96 points, appreciating the "subtle and complex aromas of sweet berries, rose stems, and lavender" with "creamy tannins and lots of chocolate and berry character."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Jane Anson both rated it 96, noting its "fragrant aromas of cassis, blackberries, violets, and rose petals" and "sensual elegance," respectively. Jeff Leve from The Wine Cellar Insider also scored it 97 points, calling it "silky, seductive, and sensuous" with a "blend of flowers, tobacco leaf, espresso bean, violets, roses, and red pit fruits."
Wine Spectator provided a slightly lower, yet still commendable, score of 93 points, appreciating its "elegant core of red and black currant and damson plum fruit" with a "silky structure." Overall, the 2019 Rauzan-Segla is a well-structured wine with excellent depth and complexity, promising a bright future as it continues to mature.