# Château Rauzan-Ségla (2019)

- **Producer:** Château Rauzan-Ségla
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.5% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.2%
- **Average price:** €95
- **Vegan:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, blackcurrant, violet, vanilla, cloves, chocolate, cedar, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château Rauzan-Ségla is a distinguished Second Growth estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. The 2019 vintage, produced by Château Rauzan-Ségla, is a red wine with a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate, with a history dating back to the 17th century, has been owned by the Wertheimer family, known for Chanel, since 1994. This ownership has revitalized the estate, focusing on producing wines of exceptional quality and aging potential. The vineyard comprises 70 hectares with an average vine age of 37 years, planted on classic Margaux clayey gravel soils. The 2019 vintage conditions, characterized by a varied growing season, yielded a wine described as possessing 'discreet elegance' and an 'aura of mystery,' reflecting the refined character of Margaux wines.

## Interesting facts

- Owned by the family behind the luxury fashion brand Chanel.
- A 'Second Growth' from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
- The average vine age in the vineyard is 37 years.
- Winemaker Nicolas Audebert also oversees other prestigious estates.

## Food pairing

The wine's refined tannins and medium-full body are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. Its complex dark fruit and subtle spice notes harmonize with roasted herbs and savory elements, while its vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of fatty dishes, cleansing the palate.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Château Rauzan-Ségla begins with a hand harvest, where grapes are carefully sorted and transported in small crates. Transfers to the winery are managed by gravity, minimizing mechanical stress on the fruit. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, with each parcel vinified separately to highlight its distinct character. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels, with 60% new oak used for the 2019 vintage. The wine is then fined using traditional egg whites before bottling. This meticulous approach ensures the preservation of fruit quality and the development of a complex, age-worthy wine.