Château Rauzan-Ségla 2011

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rauzan-Ségla 2011

Tasting

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals itself to be dense and complex, dominated by notes of black fruits and blueberry, accompanied by fine vanilla touches. Upon aeration, aromas of cocoa and peppermint enrich the aromatic palette.

Palate
The attack is fresh and supple, brilliantly evolving towards a beautiful density in the middle of the palate. The tannins, still tight in the finish, suggest a good aging potential. The whole offers a remarkable balance between structure and elegance.

Food and wine pairings

This Margaux will pair perfectly with grilled red meats, a duck breast with red fruits or even a platter of refined cheeses. Its tannic structure and freshness also make it an ideal companion for dishes in sauce like a game stew.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château Rauzan-Ségla 2011, a decanting of one hour is recommended.

A great Margaux combining freshness and density

The property

In the heart of the prestigious Margaux vineyard, Château Rauzan-Ségla has been a major reference of the appellation for over three centuries. Classified Second Grand Cru in 1855, it embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of the great wines of Margaux. 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 year 2011 began with a very cold and dry winter, followed by an exceptionally hot and dry spring, marked by a hailstorm on June 4. The summer was relatively cool in July with showers in August. Fortunately, the warm and sunny autumn allowed for optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest took place from September 8 to 28 depending on the grape varieties, under excellent conditions.

Vinification and aging

For Château Rauzan-Ségla 2011, the harvest was carried out manually, plot by plot and even within plots, with rigorous sorting. Vinification took place in thermoregulated stainless steel vats, allowing precise control of temperatures. Aging lasted 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which were new.

Grapes

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