Rauzan Segla Margaux 2eme Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Rauzan Segla
Label Name:
 
Margaux 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.2%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 35.5%, Petit Verdot 2%, Cabernet Franc 0.5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 97, Vinous 96–97, Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96, Decanter 96, Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Perfumed cassis, black cherry and violet aromas with hints of rose, cedar and graphite. Medium–full-bodied palate with concentrated dark fruit, fine‑grained tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy‑braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Parcel vinification in temperature‑controlled vats, co‑inoculated malolactic; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈60–65% new, Tronçais/Limousin), multiple rackings before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Historic Margaux estate (Deuxième Cru 1855) with ~52 ha planted. Owned by Chanel since 1994; Nicolas Audebert leads technical direction. Emphasizes low yields, strict sorting and modern cellar practices.