My friend the Pinot guy came back from South Africa today. So to celebrate his safe return and the fact that he managed to get back to Reading from South Africa with the current weather conditions we opened a bottle of Margaux (his other favourite besides Pinot Noir). Thankfully I got my sense of smell back today!
Segla, Margaux, 2004, Bordeaux, France.
This is the second wine of second growth Chateau Rauzan-Segla. Lovely ripe fruit. Delicate, opulent nose on this wine. On the nose you get red cherry structured with cedar and edges of leather and tobacco. There are also elements of blackcurrant jam. Beautiful perfumed wine. Super soft palate, silky texture. The soft fruit continues on the palate met by soft supple tannins. Good length and balance. Nice and fairly complex. This is not an in your face wine; nothing about it is loud and brash. The flavours and aromas are quite understated but work well together. 4.3/5 (13% abv) £19.99 Majestic Wine.
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