critic reviews
Black cherry and damson, grainy tannins, slate and crayon, olive paste, balsamic, this is on the edge of moving into its full drinking window, such a lovely balanced vintage that is understated and succulent.
The 2019 Segla has a deep garnet-purple color. It rocks up with ready-to-go notes of plum preserves, black cherry compote, and chocolate box, followed by suggestions of unsmoked cigars and allspice. The medium-bodied palate delivers firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness to frame the generous fruit, finishing on a lingering mineral note.
The 2019 Ségla has a tertiary, smoky, pencil box scented bouquet, a bit grouchier than its Margaux peers, stubborn in its flush of youth. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, pretty and quite elegant with a keen thread of acidity. There is impressive precision on the finish, quite mineral-driven with a satisfyingly persistent aftertaste. This Deuxième Vin always shines in blind tastings, its seductiveness shining through. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
The tannins have closed down from its En Primeur showing, suggesting there is a real depth to the fruit. Serious and subdued in feel, needs a good 20 minutes in the glass before showing its grilled cedar and liquorice-strewn cassis fruits.