Château Rauzan-Ségla

Producer description of "Chateau Rauzan-Ségla"

The vineyard is located in the commune of Margaux in the area of the same name in the Médoc (Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux). In 1661, the merchant Pierre des Mesures de Rausan (Rauzan) bought a large plot of land from the de Gassies family. This subsequently gave rise to the Château Desmirail, Château Marquis-de-Terme and Château Rauzan wine estates. At the time of the French Revolution (1789-1799), Château Rauzan was divided in 1792 into the two wine estates Château Rauzan-Gassies and the present Château Rauzan-Ségla (but it was called Château Rausan-Ségla until 1994). The name came from the new owner Madame Ségla, a female descendant of the founder. The estate remained in the hands of the family until 1866. Subsequently, there were several owners, including the Cruse family.

Château Rauzan-Ségla - Gebäude

In 1994, the estate was transferred to the corporation Château Rauzan-Ségla S.A. (subsidiary of the Chanel perfume group) and major renovations were carried out. In the 1855 Bordeaux classification, it was awarded second place (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé). The vineyards cover 51 hectares and are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (35%), Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (2%). The extremely long-lasting red wine matures for 18 to 20 months in barriques, around two thirds of which are new. It is categorised as a Super-Seconds, which would actually deserve the Premier Grand Cru Classé. The second wine is called "Ségla" (formerly "Château Lamouroux").

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