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Rauzan Segla 500cl 1996
HED06480
500 cl
12.5%
£850.00
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Rauzan Segla 500cl 1996 is a red wine hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. This jeroboam features a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, with small inclusions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 1996 vintage is characterised by a lengthy growing season, contributing to the full phenolic ripeness of the grapes. With an alcohol content of 13%, it has undergone 18 months of maturation in 60% new French oak. The wine offers distinct notes of crème de cassis, dried violets, and cedar, framed by a refined tannin structure. The 500cl format encourages a gradual evolution, maintaining its floral nuances. Rauzan Segla, established in the 17th century, is noted for its commitment to quality and tradition, making this vintage a noteworthy selection for collectors.
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Vinous
The 1996 Rauzan-Ségla is a vintage that has not matured as well as I hoped. It offers a slightly smudged bouquet with undergrowth infused black fruit laced with tar, this particular bottle a little more citric than others that I have encountered over the years. The palate is better, as I have found before, with cedar and white pepper infused black fruit, and refreshingly saline. Yet, it feels a little surly towards the finish, the tannins a little dry. I cannot see much upswing in this Rauzan-Ségla after 22 years. Not bad, but surpassed by subsequent vintages. Tasted at the Vinous 1996 Bordeaux tasting at Berry Brothers & Rudd. Neal Martin1st April 2019
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