2012 Château Rauzan-Ségla, Margaux, Bordeaux

Ranked just below Ch. Margaux and Ch. Palmer in the Margaux pecking order, the 2012 Rauzan-Ségla, crafted by John Kolassa, is a standout. This wine is a unique blend of an exuberant and open-knit nose with redcurrant fruit, a racy floral edge, and sappy cassis fruit. The oak contributes a lovely spice and creamy edge, while the fruit's roundness, balance, and texture suggest a promising future in the bottle. The 2012 Rauzan-Ségla is a true embodiment of elegance.

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