Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 2015

The aromatic expression and finesse of a Margaux red wine

The estate

Monsieur de Rauzan acquired the seigniory and vines at the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV. Thanks to his wine-making expertise, he transformed Château Rauzan-Gassies into one of the greatest of the Second Growths in the Margaux appellation, in the Bordeaux region. The property currently belongs to the Quié family.

The vineyard

Château Rauzan-Gassies reigns over a vineyard made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

The wine

Château Rauzan-Gassies 2015 is a Margaux wine that stems from a 28-hectare vineyard. The vines are 30 years old on average and are planted on deep gravel and gravelly sand.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in stainless steel vats. The temperature-controlled fermentation is accompanied by daily pumping over. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels and vats. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.