Displaying serious color degradation (rust, amber, and orange at the rim), the 1900 Rausan-Segla (from one of the candidates for vintage of the century) still possessed an enticing, seductive, licorice, herb, old cedar-scented nose, with hints of ripe fruit. The wine revealed dry tannin, but surprising body and even some sweet fruit. It is an intact, stylish wine that has survived the test of time. It is another testament to the longevity of Bordeaux. The notes for this wine are taken from the description of Series I of the 1995 tasting conducted in Munich by Helga and Hardy Rodenstock. Many years after the tasting from which this note derives allegations were made concerning the authenticity of old and rare bottles of wine sold by Hardy Rodenstock to collectors around the world. The matter has been the subject of numerous articles, litigation and at least one book. Mr. Parker believes that the wines served to him at this tasting were authentic so this note and the others from that specific tasting continue to be posted on eRobertParker.com.