Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux, Bordeaux
Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux, Bordeaux
A brief history of Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux, Bordeaux
Château Rauzan-Gassies, located in the renowned Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, boasts a rich heritage that traces back to the 17th century. Initially part of a vast estate that was later divided to create Château Rauzan-Ségla, its foundations were laid by Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, a prominent figure in Bordeaux’s wine trade. Recognised as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) estate in the esteemed 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Rauzan-Gassies has maintained its reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality and elegance. Rauzan-Gassies has been in the hands of the Quié family since 1945. The estate cultivates 28 hectares of vines with about two-thirds dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon alongside Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The estate's philosophy centres around expressing the nuanced characteristics of its terroir, achieved through meticulous vineyard management and selective harvesting.
Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux, Bordeaux overview
Occupying prime vineyard land in Margaux, Château Rauzan-Gassies benefits from an extraordinary terroir characterised by gravelly soils, ideal for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, the predominant varietal in the estate's eponymous Grand Vin. The blend is harmoniously completed with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, contributing to the wine's complexity and finesse. Various vintages of this first label have been the recipient of awards that include Silver at the Concours General Agricole Paris and a 2-star accolade from the Guide Hachette des Vins.
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Understanding Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2eme Cru Classe, Margaux, Bordeaux
Château Rauzan-Gassies' commitment to quality, coupled with a reverence for its historical legacy and a forward-looking approach to viticulture, ensures the continued production of distinguished wines that resonate with collectors and connoisseurs alike. The winemaking process at Château Rauzan-Gassies is a thoughtful blend of tradition and innovation. Alcoholic and softening malolactic fermentation take place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. This is followed by ageing for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, about a quarter of which is new. This stage imbues the wine with depth and structure while preserving fruit flavours, expressing the sophistication and elegance synonymous with the Margaux appellation. This Grand Vin displays aromatic black and red fruit, florals, currant, spice, savoury herbal hints and liquorice in a medium-bodied, supple palate with finessed tannins. This wine has considerable cellaring potential.