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Château Rauzan-Ségla 2006

    Château Rauzan-Ségla 2006

    Bordeaux • Margaux • 2ème Grand Cru Classé • Red

    150,00€ tax included
    150,00€ tax included
    150,00€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Margaux
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12,5
    • Vintage 2006
    • Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 36%, Petit Verdot et Cabernet franc

    THE Château Rauzan-Ségla, located in the heart of the appellation MargauxIt is an emblem of the Bordeaux region. domaine, class 2nd Grand Cru Classéis renowned for its wines of great finesse and complexity. The vintage 2006 expresses all the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon and the roundness of Merlot, offering an unforgettable sensory experience. 

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    The dress of Château Rauzan-Ségla The 2006 vintage is a deep, almost ruby red. The nose exudes aromas of ripe black fruit, cedar, and delicate spices. On the palate, the attack is supple, followed by a beautiful tannic structure. The finish is long, with notes of dark chocolate and a subtle minerality, attesting to the complexity of this great wine.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with duck breast with red berries or a mature cheese.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Château Rauzan-Ségla The estate covers 50 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The vines are cultivated in gravelly soils, promoting good drainage and optimal sun exposure. This unique terroir, combined with a climat The oceanic climate allows the grapes to reach exceptional ripeness, essential for producing high-quality wines. Careful vineyard management and the use of sustainable farming methods guarantee environmentally responsible viticulture.

    Owner and history

    THE château Rauzan-Ségla is within the fold of the Wertheimer family, owners of the Chanel haute couture house and of château Canon in Saint-Émilion, since 1994. Massive investments have been made: restructuring of the vineyard, modernization of the winery. This has allowed this first-rate wine to consolidate its rightful second-tier status. cru classé of Margaux.

    Vinification and aging

    Winemaking at Château Rauzan-Ségla The wine is made with meticulous care. The grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously sorted. After careful destemming, they ferment in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for perfect temperature regulation. Aging takes place in oak barrels, some of which are new, for approximately 18 months. This crucial stage allows the tannins to soften and the oak aromas to integrate, while respecting the wine's unique character. Each vintage is the result of a constant pursuit of balance and complexity.

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    The team's opinion

    A refined and harmonious wine, elegantly expressing the terroir of Margaux through fine tannins and a lovely freshness.

    • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

    • Climax 2014 à 2036

    Wine profile

    • Complex
    • Framed
    • Fruity