Chateau Rausan Segla Vintage 1961

About the wine

Château Rauzan-Ségla is a second growth located in Margaux, Bordeaux, as set out in the 1855 classification of Medoc and Graves. The wine is rich and concentrated, and is often considered one of the best of the second growths.The château was initially founded under the name Domaine de Rauzan in 1661 by Pierre Desmezures, an important figure in Bordeaux's history who, at the time, also owned châteaux Margaux and Latour. Eventually, the property came under the control of the Baroness of Ségla, Catherin de Rauzan, who named it Rauzan-Ségla for herself. The 1961 vintage has ledgendery status particularly for the red wines of Bordeaux.

Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot. 75cl bottle. Abv % not stated.

Bottle condition, capsule good, label bin soiled, wine level top shoulder.

A bit restrained on the nose, dark brooding, luxurious, dark fruits and coffee. Same on the palate with coffee, dark fruit and lots of minerality and freshness with a finely melted tannin structure but so much life left in the tank. Towards the finish the acidity was a bit too pronounced tempering the overall experience. But all in all quite pleasant. 
Decanting: Not decanted. I guess this would have opened up and improved with more air. Like many 1961s, these can be a bit muscular and need a bit of air.

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