Segla Margaux 2nd Wine (event) 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Segla
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2nd Wine (event)
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:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Vinous 92; The Wine Advocate ~90; Jancis Robinson ~17–18/20

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, kirsch and blackberry with violet, subtle menthol and spice; silky, polished tannins, medium–full body and a long, hazelnut-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef rib, duck confit, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, beef rendang, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Blend from younger-vine and satellite parcels; fermented in tank and barrels; aged ~12–18 months in French oak (≈20% new).

Vineyard Info
Ségla is the second wine of Château Rauzan-Ségla (Margaux), owned by the Wertheimer/Chanel family. Estate dates to 1661 and is a 2ème Grand Cru Classé.