Weinwisser 
40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot und 56% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dichtes Granat mit aufhellendem Rand. Konzentriertes Bouquet mit frisch gepflückten Waldhimbeeren, dahinter verführerischer Rosmarinduft gepaart mit Hagebutten. Am kräftigen Gaumen mit einer unglaublichen Frische daherkommend, engmaschiges Tanningerüst. Im nicht enden wollenden Finale besticht diese Delikatesse mit Finesse gepaart mit Mineralik, getrocknete Wildkirschen und Cassis im aromatischen Rückaroma. Hier wurde ein neuer Stil eingeläutet und der gefällt mir ausserordentlich gut! 

Wine Advocate 
The 2018 Rauzan-Ségla is composed of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The wine has 14% alcohol, and it was aged for around 18 months in barriques, 65% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes galloping out of the glass with powerful, energetic scents of crushed black cherries, blackcurrant cordial and mulberries, plus suggestions of violets, star anise, chocolate mint and crushed rocks with a touch of tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with fantastic length and loads of earthy sparks. This is a thoroughbred Margaux, for sure, possessing amazing power in a very sleek, sophisticated package. Give it 5-7 years in bottle to unlock all those earth, floral and mineral nuances and drink it over the next 40 years or more. An incredible achievement that adeptly sidesteps the potentially overwhelming stamps of this extreme vintage. Bravo to Technical Director Nicolas Audebert and the team at Rauzan-Ségla! 

James Suckling 
Aromas of crushed blackberries and blueberries with dried flowers and bark, following through to a full body with a tight and powerful palate of beautiful fruit and chewy yet polished tannins that are compressed and impressive. Extremely linear and intense. Muscular, in a toned way. Yet it opens in the mouth at you taste it. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. Drink after 2025.