Château Rauzan-Ségla is one of the most celebrated Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé) estates in Margaux, with a history dating back to 1661 under Pierre de Rauzan. Since its acquisition by Chanel in 1994, the estate has undergone a complete renaissance, prioritizing organic farming practices, meticulous plot-by-plot vinification, and uncompromising quality selection. The estate's deep gravel soils over clay subsoils allow Cabernet Sauvignon to develop regal structure, while Merlot provides its signature velvety mid-palate and floral aromatics.

The 2019 vintage in Margaux was exceptional, marked by warm, sunny days and cool nights that preserved natural acidity. Hand-harvested and parcel-selected, the 2019 Rauzan-Ségla is a triumph of balance and refinement. Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new), it strikes a harmonious balance between intense cassis and dark plum fruit, exquisite floral aromas of violets, and a firm, fine-grained tannic backbone built to age for decades.

Critical Acclaim:

98 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent:

“ … is beautiful, and it seems this estate can do no wrong since 2015. A more elegant, ethereal, complex Margaux, it has a perfumed and complex style in its red, blue, and black fruits as well as notes of white flowers, chalky minerality, and exotic spices. Haute couture at its finest and seamless, medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, and just stunning any way you look at it, it already offers pleasure today yet will easily have 30 years of prime drinking.”

97 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:

“ … a gorgeous, seductive bouquet of pure blackberry, bilberry, crushed iris petals and just a hint of licorice. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins and good cohesion and depth. The oak is seamlessly integrated on the finish, which lingers like a temptress. This will be irresistible.”

97 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous Media:

“ … has turned out brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with fragrant aromas of cassis, blackberries, violets, rose petals and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and concentrated, it's deep and layered, with beautifully refined tannins, lively acids and a long, perfumed finish. This is a sensual, elegant Rauzan-Ségla from Nicolas Audebert and his team.”

96 Points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate:

“Subtle and complex aromas of sweet berries, rose stems and lavender with some sandalwood. Medium-to full-bodied with beautiful depth of fruit, creamy tannins and lots of chocolate and berry character. Yet, it’s tight at the end, showing beautiful depth and length. So structured. Try after 2027.”

Why You'll Love It

• A historic Second Growth Margaux from an exceptional Bordeaux vintage.
• Combines signature Margaux floral elegance with concentrated dark fruit and seamless structure.
• A captivating bouquet of crushed cassis, dark cherries, violets, graphite, pipe tobacco, and cedar.
• Silky yet firm tannins create a polished, multi-layered mouthfeel with tremendous length.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 60°F and 64°F.
• We recommend a 1.5 to 2-hour decant to let this young vintage uncoil.
• Pour into Bordeaux stems to channel its complex aromatics and broad structure.
• An ideal match for herb-crusted rack of lamb, roasted venison, chateaubriand, or aged Comté.