Winery: Château Rauzan-Ségla

Country / Region: France / Bordeaux / Margaux

Date Winery was established: 1661

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc

Alcohol Content / Volume: 13% / 750ml

Year the vintage was first released: 1865

Ratings: 92 pts. CellarTracker

Decanting Time: Decant only for 30 minutes to less than 1 hour. Decant only to remove sediments (wines at this age and high quality will tend to have sediments form in the bottle. This is completely normal and a sign of the wine's age and quality. Another way to avoid sediments going in the glass is to rest the bottle vertically for at least 1 hour so that the sediments settle at the bottom and pour gently or pour using a fine strainer.). Serve at 16 - 18°C

Our suggestion for decanting time is based on bottles we tried at Txanton in 2024. We guarantee that Txanton stocks are imported and maintained in proper storage within the correct temperature and humidity suitable for wine.

Good To Know: The former owner of Chateau Latour and Chateau Margaux, Pierre Desmezures, initially founded Chateau Rauzan Segla under the name Domaine de Rauzan in 1661. It's name changed to Chateau Rauzan Segla after the property came into control of Catherine de Rauzan, the Baronnes of Segla, who then named the winery after herself. The chateau has been classified as a 2eme Grand Cru Classe and is widely known for being one of the best 2eme Grand Cru Classe chateaus, making age worthy, sensually complex and structured yet subtly more feminine styles of claret.

The 1996 Chateau Rauzan-Segla is a beautiful wine with a deep garnet-brick color. When you take a whiff, you'll be greeted by amazing scents of dried flowers and creme de cassis, along with hints of game, black olives, and pencil lead. This medium-bodied wine is still quite tight in the mouth, but its flavors are nothing short of impressive. You'll experience a concentration of savory and warm cassis flavors, layered together in a delightful way. The lively acidity and medium level of grainy tannins add to its charm. And don't forget, it finishes beautifully, leaving a lingering taste that you won't want to forget.