Segla Margaux 2nd Wine 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Segla
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 45%, Merlot 53%, Petit Verdot 1%, Cabernet Franc 1%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for Ségla 2016 include James Suckling 93, Vinous 92, Neal Martin ~90 and Wine Advocate ~89–91. Reviews note classic Margaux floral character and polished tannins

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Margaux: blackcurrant, blackberry and blueberry with rose petal, cedar and subtle spice. Silky, polished tannins, bright acidity and a long floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, miso‑glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Second wine of Château Rauzan‑Ségla; grapes from satellite parcels and younger vines, fermented in stainless and oak and matured ~12–18 months with ~20% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Ségla is the second wine of Château Rauzan‑Ségla (1855 2nd Growth), owned by the Wertheimer (Chanel) family; Ségla launched in the 1990s and the domaine is managed by Nicolas Audebert.