The 1970 Rauzan-Segla has never been one of mine (or Robert Parker's) favorite vintages and it was interesting to revisit it after many years. Mature in color, it has a smudged nose of singed leather, vestiges of dark fruit, a little dusty with an odd fishy (Thai fish oil?) scent. The palate is firm and masculine as expected, rather brusque and foursquare, missing the freshness of young vintages. This Margaux is a bit like your prickly grandfather -- curmudgeonly and short-tempered. Drink soon. Tasted September 2016.