Country: France

Region: Bordeaux - Margaux

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (56%); Merlot (40%); Cabernet Franc (2%); Petit Verdot (2%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 98+ (RP); 99 (JD); 99 (JS)

" Reminding me of the 2016, the 2018 Château Rauzan-Segla reveals this beautifully fresh, complex bouquet that still has serious richness and depth. Raised in 65% new barrels, it offers a dense purple hue to go with gorgeous notes of blackcurrants, spring flowers, cigar wrapper, and sandalwood. A quintessential Margaux with its spicy, complex, floral character, it's full-bodied and has a supple, elegant texture, no hard edges, a solid spine of acidity, and a great, great finish. This is a brilliant, heavenly 2018 to enjoy over the coming 30 years or more."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 03/21