Château Rauzan-Ségla 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rauzan-Ségla 2017

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals itself to be floral and sophisticated, unveiling complex notes.

Palate
This wine offers a velvety texture and aromatic richness, perfectly balancing vivacity and maturity. Touches of tobacco mingle with candied and powdered strawberry. Notes of fig and biscuit are enriched with accents of rose and cinnamon. The texture is creamy and persistent, extending a slender and complex elegance, yet delicate.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, dishes in sauce or refined cheeses.

Service and aging

This Château Rauzan-Ségla 2017 fully expresses its potential after a slight aeration in a decanter. Serve between 16 and 18°C to appreciate its full aromatic palette.

A floral and sophisticated Margaux of great elegance

The property

At the heart of the prestigious Margaux vineyard, the Château Rauzan-Ségla has been a major reference of the appellation for over three centuries. Classified Second Grand Cru in 1855, it embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of the great wines of Margaux. This gem of the left bank seduces with its exceptional terroir, where the diversity of soils gives the wines a unique structure, combining delicacy, aromatic intensity and great aging potential. Today carried by the Maison Chanel, Rauzan-Ségla brilliantly combines Bordeaux heritage and contemporary excellence.

The vineyard

What makes Rauzan-Ségla unique is the exceptional richness of its terroir in Margaux. A true signature of the estate, this geological mosaic is divided into three major families of soils, each contributing its part to the complexity of the wines. Among them, the clay-limestone soils stand out particularly: their composition gives the wines intensity, structure and volume, constituting the backbone of the blends.

The vintage

The year 2017 began with a cold and dry winter that gradually softened. Spring was mild and very sunny, despite some late frosts on April 21 and 27. The summer, although cool, benefited from beautiful brightness. Autumn began with showers in early September before giving way to a magnificent Indian summer, allowing for harvests under excellent conditions, from September 12 to 29 for merlot and cabernet sauvignon.

Vinification and aging

The harvest of Château Rauzan-Ségla 2017 is carried out manually, parcel by parcel and intra-parcel, with rigorous sorting. The grapes are harvested in crates and then transported to the vats by gravity. Vinification takes place in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats, allowing precise control of temperatures. Aging takes place over 18 months in French oak barrels, with 60% new wood.

Grape varieties

Château Rauzan-Ségla is made from a traditional blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon.