Château Rausan-Ségla Margaux 1989

The best way I can describe this 2nd growth Margaux is to say that it reminds me of Mr. Miyagi at age 49. You know, he's growing wise, his words pack more weight than his punch, but he still has enough power left to make his force known. That being said, I was surprised and excited to see how well this 19 year old wine was aging. It showed a lively garnet color, with just the slightest bit of browning around the edges. On the nose, a heavy cigar box aroma was obvious after first opening, which blew off and showed wet hay, strawberry patch, and faded red raspberry as the wine opened up. On the palate, it showed an expansive range of flavors, predominantly a classic fruit punch medley of black cherry, strawberry, red delicious apple peel and stewed red raspberry that still had some acidity left to it. The oak tannins were still kicking a bit, while the graphite and dry creek bed terroir gave it a great well-roundedness. This wine is deserving of its 2nd growth stature, and if stored properly will continue to age gracefully through 2013.