2010 Rauzan Segla

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, the 2010 Rauzan-Segla is deep garnet-colored. After a little swirling, a gorgeous perfume of rose oil, star anise, fragrant soil, and kirsch slowly emerges, followed by suggestions of blackcurrant pastilles, tar, and black truffles. The medium-bodied palate is jam-packed with dense black fruit preserves and earthy layers, supported by super-firm, ripe, grainy tannins and amazing tension, finishing with epic length. Stunning!
98/100 Lisa Perrotti-Brown; The Wine Independent

This is classy, reserved, unrolls slowly but surely through the palate, with cassis bud, rosemary, espresso and slate. One of the more closed wines in the lineup, this could do with a few more years. John Kolasa director, 50% new oak for ageing, 37hl/h yield.
96/100 Jane Anson