1994 Château Rauzan-Ségla
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Tasting notes
The 1994 Rauzan-Ségla is a blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Medium-bodied, the palate has all but completely faded with notes of old leather, dried figs and spice box. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is thin, dried-up and skeletal with hard, chewy tannins and a tart finish. There may be some better bottles out there, but since this came straight from the chateau, I'd say it is past-it.
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More reviews and scores
As with the 1997, there’s a solid slathering of green in the 1994 Rauzan-Ségla, which is medium-bodied, and lightly textured, with bright acidity and a short finish. If you’re tolerant of green pepper, you’ll find much more to enjoy here than I do. Regardless, this isn’t getting any better.
Fabulous aromas of vanilla, toasted oak and fruit, ultrafine tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in finesse. From a winery on the fast track to the top. Drink or hold. Wine Spectator 1997
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.