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.
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.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-Region
Left Bank (Margaux AOC)
Soil
Gravel-Clay
Farming
Sustainable, Organic Practice
Blend
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35.5% Merlot, 2.5% Petit Verdot
Alcohol
14.0
OAK
18 Months in French Oak Barrels (60% New)
TEMP.
60-64°F
Glassware
Bordeaux Stems
Drinking
2028 through 2055
Decanting
1.5-2 Hours
Daily Discovery
A Case at Your Pace is a one-of-a-kind subscription service that allows you the freedom to explore our expansive wine selection and consolidate your orders into a custom case over time.