Tasting Notes
Vinous 92
The 2018 Segla, which was omitted from my in-bottle report, has a rich and opulent nose with sloes, black cherries and violet petal aromas; it’s fruit forward and sensual. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins and is slightly granular in texture with underlying salinity, black plum and just a hint of allspice. It is very open and pliant, harmonious with just the right amount of bitterness to beckon you back for another sip. Everything that you really want from a Deuxieme Vin.
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2030
Robert Parker 91
The 2018 Segla is composed of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 27 to October 11, Merlot from September 13-27 and Petit Verdot September 28-29. It has 14% alcohol, and aging is anticipated to be 18 months in barriques, 25% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with quite profound notes of baked blueberries, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries with underlying cassis, violets, espresso and cracked pepper. The palate is medium to full-bodied with loads of rich fruit and lovely peppery sparks, framed by plush tannins and finishing with great length.