2010 Chateau Rauzan-Segla, Margaux, France, 750mL, (98 points)

The 2010 Château Rauzan-Ségla is an exceptional Margaux, combining power, elegance, and precision. Deep garnet in color, it reveals a complex bouquet of blackcurrants, raspberries, truffle, smoked earth, and tobacco, with hints of liquorice, iron ore, and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and concentrated, it boasts ripe tannins, remarkable depth, and impeccable balance, leading to a long, expressive finish. Just entering its prime drinking window, this thrilling and refined Bordeaux promises 30–40 years of evolution, showcasing the best of Rauzan-Ségla’s timeless elegance and structure.