Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux 2008
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2008
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau Rauzan-Segla
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionMargaux
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN10146002008
- Avg. Critic Score3.5★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Deep garnet in color, the 2008 Rauzan-Ségla has a rather rustic nose of sweaty leather, tobacco and dried herbs over a core of dried mulberries, prunes and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the mid-palate has just enough earthy/savory flavors with chewy tannins and a drying finish. The blend this year is 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot, harvested between October 2nd and 21st, at an average yield of 47 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 60% new. The alcohol is 13.5%.
- Drinking Window: 2020 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Review Date: April 2020
The 2008 Ségla shows more advanced degradation in color than its peers. The bouquet is quite austere and lacks requisite fruit, rather monotone in style. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, moderate depth, quite austere with a cedar and tobacco infused finish that suggests this should be consumed sooner rather than later. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
- Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: May 2018