Ségla 2006

The 'second wine' of Château Rauzan-Ségla, the 2006 Ségla (tasted alongside the '09) is now entirely ready to drink, though it will keep for up to seven more years. Dark-opaque ruby-red currant in colour, it reveals entirely elegant, appropriately mature aromas of dried currants and red plums; giving way to delicate cedarwood, loamy earth, underbrush, floral elements, and spice. Complex, carrying great 'claret' fruit, firm tannins, balanced acidity, and a wholly distinguished hint of cedar-tinged dried currants and red plums on the finish. Excellent character, elegance, and harmony. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4.5% Petit Verdot, and 1.5% Cabernet Franc. Now-2021. (Tasted February 2014) Score - 91. (Julian Hitner, winealign.com, Feb. 28, 2014)