Château Rauzan-Gassies, second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, owes its name to the Chevalier de Rauzan who, in the 17th century, transformed the noble house of Gassies into a renowned vineyard in the Margaux appellation.
The estate was divided into two parts in 1785. The name of one of them, Rauzan-Gassies, reflects its historical roots.
Attracted by this elite terroir, Paul Quié became the owner in 1946. The Quié family, which also owns the Châteaux Croizet-Bages (a Grand Cru Classé in Pauillac) and Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande.
Monsieur Paul Quié undertook a major renovation of the vineyard during the post-war period. This renovation was completed by his son, Jean-Michel, who took over the management in 1968. He is assisted by his children, Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe, in the management of the family's three châteaux.
Château Rauzan-Gassies produces elegant, fine and complex wines with an intense colour and velvety texture, characteristic of great aged wines.
The terroir
The 30-hectare vineyard spreads over a noble terroir. Already planted with vines at the time of the imperial classification of 1855, it is divided between the two most beautiful and famous hillsides of the Margaux appellation.
The privileged interaction between man and nature today allows to work this terroir to better express all its diversity. Each parcel, depending on its soil, age, grape variety or rootstock, benefits from specific soil tillage adapted to its requirements. The excellent care given to the soils' vitality and the vines' health preserves the historic integrity and authenticity of this remarkable vineyard.
Composed of a deep substratum of Garonne gravel and gravelly sandy soils, the loam favours natural drainage, ensuring an optimal concentration of the grapes' ripeness.
Mostly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), the vineyard is also composed of Merlot (40%) and Petit Verdot (2%). This natural mosaic blend makes it possible to produce refined and precise, subtle and elegant wines, typical of the finest Margaux crus.
The terroir
The 30-hectare vineyard spreads over a noble terroir. Already planted with vines at the time of the imperial classification of 1855, it is divided between the two most beautiful and famous hillsides of the Margaux appellation.
The privileged interaction between man and nature today allows to work this terroir to better express all its diversity. Each parcel, depending on its soil, age, grape variety or rootstock, benefits from specific soil tillage adapted to its requirements. The excellent care given to the soils' vitality and the vines' health preserves the historic integrity and authenticity of this remarkable vineyard.
Composed of a deep substratum of Garonne gravel and gravelly sandy soils, the loam favours natural drainage, ensuring an optimal concentration of the grapes' ripeness. Mostly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), the vineyard is also composed of Merlot (40%) and Petit Verdot (2%). This natural mosaic blend makes it possible to produce refined and precise, subtle and elegant wines, typical of the finest Margaux crus.
Source: Domaines Quie website
Château Rauzan-Gaussies
França
Bordeaux
2018
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Soil: deep gravels and sandy gravels. Average age of vines: 35 years.
Stainless steel vats from 12hl to 120hl to optimise selection plot by plot. Fermentation: temperatures between 26º and 28ºC; two to three pumping overs per day. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and barrels.
12 months in French oak barrels with 50% new barrels. Traditional racking and clarification with egg whites.
75cl
14%
16ºC - 18ºC
