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Lovely toasty nose, but not sweet. Very winning (like the 2005!) Not Margaux-lite, just early-sprouting Margaux. Nice graphite finish. GV (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A delicious second wine, the 2014 Ségla is showing beautifully today. Bright red cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and citrus notes abound in a fresh, invigorating wine to drink in its youth. I very much like the sense of energy here. This is pure class. The Ségla is not sold en primeur, but is typically released a few years after bottling, when the estate feels the wine is ready to be enjoyed. The current releases are 2008 and 2009.
The Ségla 2014 is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. It has a simple blackberry and briar-scented bouquet, just a touch of fresh black olive coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with dry, rather scrawny tannin and it feels a little pinched and austere towards the finish. To be honest, I was seeking more substance here, a bit more breeding.
About the producer
The Chanel group purchased Margaux Second Growth Ch. Rauzan-Ségla in 1994. Under the iconic fashion house’s ownership and – since 2014 – the guidance of winemaker Nicolas Audebert, the estate has seen significant investment and rapidly become one of Bordeaux’s most desirable.