Château Rausan-Ségla

Terroir, Vineyard, Location

Chateau Rauzan Segla is located in Margaux, Bordeaux and has a 74-hectare vineyard primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The terroir is gravel with clay soils.

Wine Characters and Styles

Chateau Rauzan Segla is known for producing wines that require aging, with the best vintages being those from 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The wines are characterized by complex spicy and floral aromatics, purity of fruit, refined textures, concentration, and harmony.

Wine-Making Techniques

Vinification takes place in 35 temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks that vary in size. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wine is aged in an average of 50% to 60% new, French oak barrels for between 18 to 20 months, depending on the character of the vintage.

Best Vintages

The best vintages of Chateau Rauzan Segla are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2000, 1990, 1986 and 1983.

Best Storage and Serving Temperatures

Chateau Rauzan Segla is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Decanting Time and Food Pairing

Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 3-4 hours. The wine is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Rauzan Segla is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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