2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla | 99 Point Second Growth Margaux Bordeaux

🏆 99 Point Margaux | One of the Greatest Rauzan-Séglas Ever Produced

One of the Greatest Margaux Wines of the Modern Era

Regarded as one of Bordeaux's greatest Second Growths

99 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 99 Points – Wine Spectator | 99 Points – JebDunnuck.com | 98+ Points – The Wine Advocate

Margaux, Bordeaux, France

RRP $450 a bottle

One of the Greatest Margaux Wines of the Modern Era

There are great wines from Margaux...

…and then there is Château Rauzan-Ségla.

Long regarded as one of Bordeaux's greatest Second Growths, Rauzan-Ségla has been producing wines of extraordinary elegance and longevity since the 1855 Classification. Since coming under the ownership of Chanel in 1994, the estate has undergone a remarkable renaissance, producing wines that consistently rival the very best of Margaux.

The 2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla is one of the estate's greatest modern achievements. Awarded 99 points by James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Jeb Dunnuck, together with 98+ points from Wine Advocate, it stands among the elite wines of the outstanding 2018 Bordeaux vintage.

Tasting Notes

Expect an extraordinarily refined Margaux with aromas and flavours of:

• Crème de cassis and blackcurrant
• Blackberry and black cherry
• Wild violets and rose petals
• Cedar and cigar box
• Graphite and pencil lead
• Dark chocolate and espresso
• Sweet spices and beautifully integrated French oak

The palate is powerful yet effortlessly graceful. Concentrated black fruits are wrapped in impossibly silky tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable mineral precision. Every sip reveals layer upon layer of complexity before finishing with extraordinary length and elegance.

This is Margaux at its absolute finest.

Critical Acclaim

• 99 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 99 Points – Wine Spectator
• 99 Points – JebDunnuck.com
• 98+ Points – The Wine Advocate

One of the most highly acclaimed wines of the exceptional 2018 Bordeaux vintage.

About the Wine

Château Rauzan-Ségla is one of the jewels of Margaux, recognised as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the famous 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate occupies one of the appellation's finest terroirs, with deep gravel soils that produce Cabernet Sauvignon of exceptional perfume, finesse and longevity. Together with Merlot grown on carefully selected clay-rich parcels, Rauzan-Ségla consistently crafts wines that perfectly balance power with elegance.

Since Chanel acquired the château in 1994, significant investment in the vineyards and winery has elevated Rauzan-Ségla to the very highest level of Bordeaux. Today it is widely regarded as one of the finest estates in Margaux and one of the greatest values among Bordeaux's elite classified growths.

The 2018 blend is approximately:

• 62% Cabernet Sauvignon
• 36% Merlot
• 2% Petit Verdot

The exceptional 2018 growing season produced fruit of outstanding concentration while preserving freshness, resulting in one of the château's finest wines in decades.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Beef Wellington
• Dry-aged Wagyu
• Roast lamb
• Duck breast
• Venison loin
• Black truffle dishes
• Mature Comté or aged Gouda

Cellaring

Although already incredibly impressive after extended decanting, the 2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla has the structure and balance to evolve beautifully for 40–50+ years.

With time, expect magnificent notes of cedar, cigar box, truffle, graphite, forest floor and exotic spice to emerge while the wine retains its remarkable freshness and elegance.

Why We Love It

Few Bordeaux estates have improved as dramatically over the past three decades as Château Rauzan-Ségla.

The 2018 vintage is a perfect example of why the château is now regarded as one of the elite producers of Margaux. It possesses all the hallmarks of truly great Bordeaux—remarkable purity, haunting floral aromatics, extraordinary precision and impeccable balance.

Receiving three separate 99-point scores from James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Jeb Dunnuck, together with 98+ points from Wine Advocate, confirms its place among the finest Bordeaux wines of the modern era.

At $450, the 2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla represents exceptional value for a wine of this calibre. It offers genuine First Growth quality at a fraction of the price and stands as one of the greatest collector's wines from the outstanding 2018 Bordeaux vintage. For lovers of fine Bordeaux, this is simply an unmissable opportunity.

👉 Backed by multiple 99-point scores and regarded as one of the estate's greatest wines, the 2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla is an essential addition to any serious Bordeaux collection.