Chateau Rauzan Segla (Stained Label) 1986 Margaux Bordeaux 750ml/Btl 12/case

Description

Neal Martin: The 1986 Rauzan-Segla is held up as one of the best
wines of that decade. Now at 30 years old, it has an initially
tightly wound bouquet that demands coaxing from the glass. It
eventually offers exquisite aromas of small red cherries, cranberry
jus, confit dates and briary, a hint of sandalwood tucked
underneath. You would never describe the aromatics as "explosive"
but it seems to gain in intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with
a slightly savory entry. There is good structure here, but there is
a sweet seam of fig and candied orange peel that to be honest, does
not quite match the personality of the wine. My hunch is that this
Rauzan-Segla is approaching the end of its drinking plateau, but
any "decline" is going to be gradual and graceful. Drink now if you
can, though I am certain large format bottles will have much more
to offer.

Wine Specs

• Vintage: 1986
• Producer: Chateau Rauzan Segla (Stained Label)
• Region: Bordeaux / Margaux, France
• Volume: 750ml
• Case Size: 12/case

Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)