CRITIC REVIEWS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2012 Rauzan-Segla is a tad closed to begin, soon unfurling to reveal notes of dried sage, iron ore, and fertile loam over a core of blackcurrant jelly, kirsch, and Ceylon tea. The medium-bodied palate delivers fantastic intensity, with firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and lifted.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet in color, the 2012 Rauzan-Ségla reveals evolving notions of new leather, cigar box and stewed tea over a core of blackcurrant cordial, plum preserves and blueberry compote with touches of cumin seed and fenugreek. Medium-bodied, the palate has a lot of spritely zip with red fruit accents lifting the mature savory and spice notes, framed by grainy tannins, finishing with great tension.