Château Rauzan-Ségla

Classic Margaux energy without the stiff vibe. This 2017 from Bordeaux brings cassis and plum up front, then swings into cedar, graphite, and a little mocha with tannins that feel polished, not punishing. It’s the kind of French red wine that makes you pause mid-sip and go, “Yep, that’s why people obsess over Margaux.”