Rauzan-Segla with solid tannins that are muscular, well toned and beautiful. Black currants, blueberries and flowers. Chewy finish. One for the cellar. Classic. The cabernet went to the gym. 85% cabernet sauvignon, one of highest percentages ever.

The 2023 Rauzan-Ségla is fabulous. Rich dense and explosive the 2023 soars out of the glass with captivating aromatics. Readers will find a vertical deep Margaux endowed with tremendous character and nuance. All the elements are so well-balanced. Crushed rocks plum blood orange spice and leather are some of the notes that explode into the finish. In 2023 the Grand Vin is distinctly red-fruited and vibrant. Rauzan-Ségla is one of the most memorable wines of the vintage. It was nothing short of stellar on the four occasions I tasted it.

The 2023 Rauzan-Ségla shows considerable promise unwinding in the glass with aromas of cherries dark berries and plums mingled with hints of pencil shavings and violets. Medium to full-bodied layered and concentrated it's deep and fleshy with terrific purity of fruit supple tannins and a long resonant finish. This classic in the making is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5% Merlot and 1.5% Petit Verdot.

The 2023 Rauzan-Ségla was picked from September 7 until 29 at 30hL/ha matured in 55% new oak. It contains more Cabernet Sauvignon this year (85%) due to the mildew-affected Merlot being parsed out of the blend. This has a very aromatic bouquet of wilted violets black cherries and hints of camphor with a faint oyster shell note lingering in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. This is endowed with tension and purity while a light marine influence imparts character. Armed with an energetic spicy finish this is a more classical Rauzan-Ségla that deserves five or six years in bottle. Even so it already conveys an air of sophistication.