CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2019 Rauzan-Segla is surly and backward on the nose despite aeration. Gravelly black fruit, sous-bois and touches of seaweed emerge with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, fleshy and smooth, a dash of white pepper and cedar towards the shelled finish. This is one bottle that desperately needs more aeration to show its capabilities - one for long-term cellaring. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
JancisRobinson.com
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc.Deep youthful crimson. Intense dark fruit, really dark, like rocks, savoury. Dry, refined tannins. Enough freshness though this is not its main feature, which is dark restraint. (JH)