Château Rauzan-Ségla 2005

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château Rauzan-Ségla 2005

Tasting

Colour
Dark red colour.

Nose
The bouquet gradually unfolds intense aromas of flowers, red fruits and black fruits.

Palate
The palate charms with its delicate tannins, its structure and its persistent finish.

The Richness and Balance of a Great Red Wine from Margaux

The Estate

A Grand Cru Classé of Margaux, Château Rauzan-Ségla is among those exceptional Bordeaux wines whose history has captivated for centuries. For more than three and a half centuries, Rauzan-Ségla has pursued a quest for excellence, perpetuating the same practices of a savoir-faire that blends tradition and artistry. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Château Rauzan-Ségla stands as one of the essential references of the Left Bank of Bordeaux.

The Vineyard

An emblematic figure among the great growths of Margaux, Château Rauzan-Ségla cultivates an estate of 70 hectares. With an average age of 38 years, the vines are rooted in the heart of the appellation in clay-gravel soils that are both fine and deep.

Winemaking and Ageing

Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are new.

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (54%)
Merlot (39%)
Petit Verdot (5%)
Cabernet Franc (2%).