Castle Rauzan Ségla - Margaux 2014

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/16/2017

Fantastic aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and strawberries follow through to a full body, super-integrated tannins and an extremely long finish. The bright acidity gives the wine a linear edge that focuses in all the fruit. Minerally. Drink in 2021.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/9/2017

This has a lightly firm singed alder frame, which works well with the core of dark currant and plum fruit, melding easily with a velvety back end that lets alluring black tea and anise notes emerge steadily. A bit flashy in style, but will certainly have fans. Best from 2019 through 2029. 9,167 cases made.

Vinous

94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe2/6/2017

The 2014 Rauzan-Ségla is just as impeccable from bottle as it was from barrel. Silky, perfumed and nuanced in the glass, the wine exudes finesse. Expressive floral notes, spice and succulent red/purplish stone fruits are all beautifully delineated. In 2014, Rauzan-Ségla is a wine of understated class with the potential to improve for several decades. Tasted two times. 94+

Wine Enthusiast

95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe2/2/2017

This is a full-bodied wine, from one of the leading estates in Margaux. It is ripe with juicy blackberry and black-currant fruits. This fruit contrasts with the dark tannins and powerful structure. It is going to develop slowly and impressively to be ready to drink from 2025.

Le Point

18 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Bien fruité, des notes de fruits blancs, poire, tout en finesse, la signature maison mais avec un milieu de bouche garni, plein, du moelleux, bonne longueur. 

Vinous

92-95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Rauzan-Ségla is shaping up to be a real jewel of a wine. Super-polished and silky throughout, the 2014 is all about nuance. Red cherry, red currant and mint open up in a translucent, beautifully delineated wine. Ferrous and savory notes follow as the wine blossoms in the glass, revealing its depth and resonance. All the elements fall into place in a gracious wine that is at once classically austere, yet also supple and highly expressive, with virtually no sensation of tannin and terrific overall balance. Tasted twice.

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-94 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

With the opening essence suggesting florals, fennel, cocoa, cassis and blackberry upon the nose, this wine is medium/full-bodied with delectably dark fruits, silky tannins and brightness in the finish. From a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, the wine reached 13.5% alcohol. The Grand Vin represents only 40% of the harvest. 93-94 Pts

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Rauzan-Ségla 2014 is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc picked between 22 September until 16 October. It has a precise bouquet, nothing incredibly powerful with a touch of cold stone coming through with aeration. This is conservative even for this Margaux estate that usually keeps everything “controlled” out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannin, crisp acidity, tensile and linear with sappy black fruit towards the finish. I was just seeking more substance to come through on the finish – it just does not quite deliver that knock out blow.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2015

Dark crimson. Lifted and racy on the nose. Aérien, as they say. Quite ethereal. Far from heavy but sappy and appetising and well balanced. Really quite subtle. Attractively dry, but not drying, finish. Archetypal claret that lingers on the palate. The acid is only just not dominant, mind you. 

Asian Palate

94 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Lifted, attractive aromatics with very focused flavors. This year, there is greater precision and more depth of flavors on the mid-palate with fairly long finish. Excellent vintage for Rauzan-Segla. Long finish with layers of flavors that linger on the palate.

Decanter.com

18 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Very fine expression from start to finish: Cabernet black fruits with restrained ripeness, slightly smoky spice from the oak, and supple yet firm texture on the palate. Still a long way to go to show its really classy vineyard fruit, but a great future. Drink: 2019-2035 (93)

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

A powerful and dense Rauzan with firm and chewy tannins that are polished and direct. Full body, yet the acid and tannin tension gives the wine impressive length. Will develop wonderfully.

timatkin.com

95 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

18 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Florale Würze, schwarze Kirschen, Holunder und heller Tabak, mittlerer Druck im Ansatz. Im Gaumen fein stoffig, schön ausgelegt und mit herrlich reifen Tanninen. Wie immer kein Primeur- Blender, aber mit einer schönen Grand-Cru- Lebensversicherung ausgestattet. 18/20 2022 – 2052

Wine Enthusiast

94 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

93–95. Barrel Sample. With good balance between the fruit and acidity, this is a stylishly structured wine. The tannic core grounds the fruitiness and gives both texture and aging potential to this ripe, fresh wine.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Soft-edged, with plum and black cherry fruit, laced with light sandalwood and tea notes that linger through the supple finish,
which gains some extra velvety layers of blackberry and anise with air.