Rauzan Segla 2001 Ex-Chateau (750ML)

94 VM / 94 WE / 93 DE / 91 WA / 91 WS

The 2001 Rauzan-Ségla shows a little more degradation on the rim, but the nose is fresher than the 2000, offering menthol-tinged black fruit, licorice and earthy scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant with a wonderful line of acidity. This was always snapping at the heels of the 2000 and now appears to have overtaken it in terms of depth and vigor. 12.5% alcohol. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

A huge, powerful, dense wine, which layers pure black fruits over dusty tannins. This is an impressive wine, proof of Rauzan-Ségla's improvements since Chanel took over ownership. It is packed with fruits, like an intense jelly, but also has dryness, acidity and good aging potential. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

At this point Rauzan-Ségla was clearly making brilliant wines, but not quite at the level of precision that the estate hit from 2005 onwards. Spiced plum and lush raspberry aromatics abound through the palate, with roasted coffee notes playing gently underneath. This is a lovely wine that showcases the excellence of this estate, and it's very much in its stride and drinking window, ready to be enjoyed. 50% new oak. 46hl/ha yield. Drinking Window 2018 - 2026. Jane Anson, Decanter (Sep 2018)

Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2001 Rauzan-Ségla rolls out of the glass with open, expressive, mature notes of potpourri, star anise, incense and cigar box with a pretty core of kirsch, redcurrant jelly and dried figs. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers mature spice and dried berry layers with a light grip of chewy tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with a peppery kick. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate

Beautiful aromas of spices, berries and plums follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with very fine tannins and a pretty, delicious finish. All in finesse. Best after 2008. 9,165 cases made. - Wine Spectator