2017 Chateau Rauzan Segla 3000ml

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This is a powerful, dense wine. Tannins come through strongly as does the dynamic black fruit. Likely to develop slowly, the wine's concentration is impressive. Drink from 2024.

95 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

94–96. Barrel Sample. This wine has a densely tannic structure and ripe berry fruits that are just beginning to shine. Acidity, spice and richness suggest this has good aging potential. It should be held until 2024.

94 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Inviting, with seductive damson plum, red currant, blackberry and black cherry puree flavors layered together, stitched with dried anise, sandalwood and black tea threads. Very fine acidity flows underneath, carrying this through a suave and lengthy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

This is tight and focused with a super precise palate of blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of flowers. Full body, linear tannins and a long finish. Points: 94-95

94 POINTS

James Suckling

There’s a very balanced feel to this wine with ripe blueberries and red plums, as well as dried flowers. The palate has a supple, smooth build of rich, blueberry and cassis flavor and a long, fine-tannin finish. A blend of 62% cabernet sauvignon, 36% merlot and 2% petit verdot.

93 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter

Deep ruby red in colour, this is subtle and softly lilting with the emphasis on floral aromas. It doesn't have the same density as the 2018 and 2016, but there's still vibrant fruit here. It's a very good quality wine with plenty of appellation typicity and lovely balance. It's well knitted together and should be ready to drink in six to eight years. 3.68pH. Harvested 12 September to 2 October, giving a 40hl/ha yield. 60% new oak.

91 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff

Deep dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, delicate edge brightening, red cherry fruit with delicate vegetal undertones, floral nuances, restrained bouquet. Medium body, red berry texture, delicate tannins, fresh acidity, lemony-mineral finish, drinkable soon.

Wine Spectator

Fresh, showing damson plum and bitter cherry fruit laced with a savory streak and boasting a bright iron note, this has a mouthwatering edge thanks to the acidity, which creates a very refined structure for this elegant red.