Château Rauzan-Ségla 2016

Experience the brilliance of Château Rauzan-Ségla, a prestigious Second Growth in Margaux, whose dedication to quality has firmly re-established it as one of Bordeaux's elite. Their 2016 vintage, from what is widely hailed as a legendary benchmark year with 97 points for the Left Bank, showcases this excellence. The superb quality of the year is reflected in the wine's own 95-point score from Wine Spectator.

Composed of a classic blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine is a masterpiece of power and elegance. Top critics agree on its monumental quality, with James Suckling and Jeb Dunnuck both awarding 98 points, and Wine Advocate giving 97 points.

The taste is intoxicating, offering a complex array of blackcurrants, cassis, and black cherry balanced by elegant notes of violet, sweet tobacco, graphite, and dark cocoa. It presents a full-bodied profile with dense yet velvety tannins and phenomenal purity. While accessible today, this structured wine is built to last. The ideal drinking window extends from now through to 2048. A truly essential addition to any cellar.