Chateau Rauzan Segla 2001 - 5 Litre Bottle

A huge, powerful, dense wine, which layers pure black fruits over dusty tannins. This is an impressive wine, proof of Rauzan's improvements since Chanel took over ownership. It is packed with fruits, like an intense jelly, but also has dryness, acidity and good aging potential.

The color is medium deep ruby with tawny rims, the nose is really explosive and refined at the same time; leather, dark berries, tobacco and some earthy aromas emanates from the glass. The palate is tight and firm, not closed but it still would be better with time, finely grained tannins and a fresh, long aftertaste.  Blend: 63.5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 33.5 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc.

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast    A huge, powerful, dense wine, which layers pure black fruits over dusty tannins. This is an impressive wine, proof of Rauzan-Ségla's improvements since Chanel took over ownership. It is packed with fruits, like an intense jelly, but also has dryness, acidity and good aging potential.

91 Points - Wine Spectator    Beautiful aromas of spices, berries and plums follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with very fine tannins and a pretty, delicious finish. All in finesse.

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate    Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2001 Rauzan-Ségla rolls out of the glass with open, expressive, mature notes of potpourri, star anise, incense and cigar box with a pretty core of kirsch, redcurrant jelly and dried figs. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers mature spice and dried berry layers with a light grip of chewy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with a peppery kick. The blend this year is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, harvested between September 28 and October 11 at an average yield of 46 hectoliters per hectare. It was aged for 18 months in French oak, 50% new. The alcohol is 12.5%.