Chateau Rauzan-Segla 2014

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rauzan-Ségla 2014

Tasting

On the palate, this wine reveals a beautiful tension and an elegant structure. The dense but silky tannins harmonize perfectly with a good acidity that brings balance and freshness. The aromatic palette is dominated by intense fruits and delicate notes of licorice. The finish, fresh and persistent, contributes to the overall balance of this wine, both powerful and refined.

Food and wine pairings

This great Margaux wine will ideally accompany grilled red meats, feathered game or even stews with pronounced flavors. Its tannic structure and aromatic complexity also make it a choice companion for mature cheeses.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château Rauzan-Ségla 2014, serve it between 16 and 18°C after decanting for about an hour.

A great structured and elegant Margaux magnified by a balanced vintage

The property

At the heart of the prestigious Margaux vineyard, Château Rauzan-Ségla has been a major reference of the appellation for more than three centuries. Classified Second Grand Cru in 1855, it embodies the elegance and finesse typical of the great Margaux wines. This jewel 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 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 2014 vintage benefited from particularly favorable climatic conditions. A mild and beneficial winter preceded an early and warm spring. The summer, although cool, maintained beneficial humidity for the vine. A magnificent Indian summer completed the ripening of the grapes, allowing staggered harvests under excellent conditions: from September 22 to October 6 for the merlot, October 6 and 7 for the petit verdot, October 6 for the cabernet franc, and from October 3 to 16 for the cabernet sauvignon.

Vinification and aging

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2014 benefits from meticulous parcel and intra-parcel vinification. After manual harvesting in crates and rigorous sorting, the grapes are gravity-fed into thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aging continues for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% of which are new.

Grapes

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2001 is made from a traditional blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon.