2015 Ségla

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  5/22/2024 - Robbie O Likes this wine: 90 Points

  A tale of two second growth of second label “Rauzan” (sort of) Act 2: On topic of 2nds of 2nds I thought that it would only be right to give these wines (below) a “2nd” chance the next day. In revisiting the two wines today (2015 “Segla” vs a 2016 “l’Orme” from Rauzan-Gassies) I noticed some differences that I hadn’t expected. The Segla was significantly less “new world” than it was last night. Nose has lost most of that candied scent in favour of cedar, a bit of barnyard and maybe even a touch of violets and blue fruits - today, it’s unmistakable left-bank Bordeaux, whereas last night not so much.
  
  The tannins have somehow returned (but not in a bad way) rather just enough to give it a more defined structure. The mid-palate is still a bit light on fruit, but now at least there is a notable finish. The balance remains spot-on and mouthfeel is just as lovely as last night. I feel like any heat from the 14.5% alcohol has gone, whereas this is not the case for l’Orme where it’s more upfront today if anything.
  
  I think that my nod today would go to the 2015 “Segla” and this experience probably suggests giving this wine another 3-5 years well-stored in bottle or else really opening it up for much longer than I did and preferably overnight.
  
  Cheers to second chances!

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  5/21/2024 - Robbie O wrote: 89 Points

  A tale of two second-growth second labels (sort of) part II: For fun I did a blinded head-to-head against the 2016 Rauzan-Gassies l’Orme and then uncovered to see which was which. In fairness, they are two totally different wines with this being second label Margaux and l’Orme being a Merlot dominant haute-medoc label of Rauzan-Gassies but not really their second label wine.
  
  The Segla had the more floral and Margaux nose (but almost candied in nature) versus the l’Orme which nosed more right-bank (due to the Merlot most likely). This wine was more brick red in appearance with clear to red/brownish rims versus a more inky purple/red for l’Orme.
  
  Mouthfeel of this wine was smoother, less tannic and a nice bead of juicy acidity and I found it well integrated versus some of the other reviews for this wine noting the tannins. I did slow-ox both wines in bottle for 5-6 hours, so maybe this made a difference?
  
  There is certainly a purity and “cleanness” to this wine, but to my mind it has more of a new world feel to it, minus the fruit. The mid-palate is almost not there at all and there’s maybe a bit of cherry/red fruit on the finish but not a long finish and no real depth or richness in the fruit. This didn’t really speak to me at all of the pedigree of Rauzan-Segla but it is a balanced effort that is texturally pleasing without any real oomph.
  
  At CAD $77.95 in the Toronto LCBO, it’s not terribly over priced, but in comparison to the 2016 l’Orme de Rauzan-Gassies at CAD$36.95 (and reviewed separately under that wine’s tasting comments) it’s a bit of a lunch bag letdown.
  
  Both wines tipped at a hefty 14.5% alc/vol and so I cooled to cellar temperature to take out some of the heat and be better able to appreciate structure. Both wines were also better with food.
  
  On quality to price basis my winner is the 2016 l’Orme by Rauzan-Gassies.

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  4/21/2024 - Jaber wrote: 92 Points

  Encore un peu boisé

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  4/5/2024 - Francophile1 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Similar to my tasting note from October. Simple but it has a nice vein of tobacco on the finish. Lacks some fruit on the midpalate. A decent value wine to drink now while you wait for the Rauzan to mature.

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  10/21/2023 - Kim Gerner wrote: 89 Points

  40th anniversary tasting (L'Esprit du Vin - Axelborg): My notes from this fantastic gigantic tasting are in general extremely short (because of the many wines) but with ratings. We spent a whole day tasting and tasting quality wines.
  
  This wine: High tannin. A little better than 2016.

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