The 2019 vintage is alluring because of its understated elegance. It’s as if the winemaker sensed the appeal of revealing his photo in black and white while leaving a tantalizing graininess. It emits an aura of mystery, a veil of modesty that creates a gentle and cocooning atmosphere that accounts for its charm. The fruit appears to develop evenly on the palate before reaching an uplifting finale. It has a lot of class. Vitality too. Aromas of morello cherry, iris and rosemary. The fresh fig gives an aromatic hint that seems to last forever and it has the texture of all the great Margaux wines, between power and sophistication
Magnificent and truly sought-after wine from historic Chateau Rauzan.
At Chateau Rauzan, wine has been made as far back as 1661, and today chateau wines are among the most sought after and coveted wines in Bordeaux. You understand why once you have tasted the wines from here. Because the quality is simply outstanding. This is also reflected in the really great reviews that go to the wines from here.
Although with Segla we are dealing with the house’s second wine, it is nevertheless a completely masterful wine. Made from a blend of 62 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 percent Merlot, 2 percent Petit Verdot and 1 percent Cabernet Franc. The wine has subsequently aged 18 months in oak barrels, 60 percent of which have been new.
About: The history of Château Rauzan-Ségla begins during the reign of Louis XIV, when Pierre de Rauzan acquires the estate in 1661. Over time, generations of Rauzan succeed at the head of the property. The reputation of Rauzan-Séglas wines is growing remarkably and they are among the highest rated in Bordeaux. They seduce many personalities and especially Thomas Jefferson, who during his trip in the vineyards of Bordeaux discovered this vintage and ordered several cases. A few years later, the 1855 ranking will place Château Rauzan-Ségla in the rank of Second Grand Cru Classé. In 1903, Frédéric Cruse, owner of the estate, had the current castle built. But time passes and the castle falls asleep little by little. It will be necessary to wait until 1994, with the acquisition of the domain of the house of Chanel, so that the complete renovation of the field gives back to the castle and its park all its brightness.
The vineyard area is 52 hectares. Each parcel is processed according to its grape variety, terroir and haste. The vineyard’s reasoned struggle consisting of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc makes it possible to work with the greatest respect for the environment. The average age of the vines is 27 years. The grapes are picked manually and transported directly to the vineyard. The berries are poured onto a first vibrating table, where clusters that do not have a perfect state of hygiene are removed manually. Each vineyard area is vinified separately in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. The wines are aged in French oak barrels, of which 50% to 60% are renewed each year to create a harmonious balance.
