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Château Rauzan Ségla 2016

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Description

France / Bordeaux / Médoc / Margaux

Rauzan-Ségla is located in the heart of the Margaux appellation on a 70-hectare vineyard. Nicolas Audebert, who first made a name for himself as a winemaker at Krug's Clos du Mesnil and then at Cheval des Andes in Argentina, is now responsible for Château Rauzan Ségla. His Margaux is produced on a true geological mosaic of 21 different soil formations. This ensures the complexity of the blend and thus the multi-layered character of the wine. Work in the vineyards is sustainable, and the grapes are hand-picked and selected. This results in wines with freshness and elegance, a modern wine style that highlights the connection to the terroir.

Wine profile: Château Rauzan Ségla 2016

Expansion: 18 months in 60% new barriques

Grape variety (filter): 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot

Maturity: 2022 – 2050

Alcohol content (in % vol.): 13.5% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer/importer: Bottler: Château Rauzan-Ségla, Rue Alexis Millardet, 33460 Margaux, France

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Specifications

  • Robert Parker
    97/100
  • Jeb Dunnuck
    98/100
  • James Suckling
    98/100
Winzer von Château Rauzan-Ségla

In Portrait:

Château Rauzan Ségla

Château Rauzan-Ségla, 2ème Grand Cru Classé from 1855, is one of the leading estates of the Margaux appellation. The terroir is shaped by deep gravel soils over clay and sand, providing ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and smaller proportions of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The wines combine classic Margaux elegance with modern precision: fragrant floral notes, fine dark fruit, subtle spice and a silky tannin structure. Since its acquisition by the Chanel group, the estate has been extensively modernised and strongly improved in quality. Precise parcel work, sustainable farming and sensitive vinification define the current style. Rauzan-Ségla is now among Margaux’s most harmonious, balanced and reliable crus, with excellent ageing potential.

Bordeaux

Origin in Focus

Bordeaux

Bordeaux is one of the world’s most renowned wine regions – a name that has stood for elegance, diversity and ageing potential for centuries. Gravel, clay and limestone soils alternate, allowing fine nuances in the wines that reflect both terroir and craftsmanship.

Bordeaux is typically known for blends in which grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc work together harmoniously.

Stylistically, red Bordeaux wines are defined by a balance of fruit, structure and freshness. The white wines – usually made from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and sometimes Muscadelle – range from crisp and citrus-driven to creamy and complex.