2018 Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux Shaw + Smith spices and graphite

spices and graphite

as we queried rusticity on the nose of the first bottle

It is enticing

giving it a depth and sauvage edge along with its Meyer lemon and lemon verbena concentration

menthol and warm earth tones that are also picked up by the rich

2018 Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux Shaw + Smith spices and graphiteAromas of crushed blackberries and blueberries with dried flowers and bark, following through to a full body with a tight and powerful palate of beautiful fruit and chewy yet polished tannins that are compressed and impressive. Extremely linear and intense. Muscular, in a toned way. Yet it opens in the mouth at you taste it. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. 99 Pts James Suckling