Château Rauzan-Ségla 1971

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rauzan-Ségla 1971

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals aromas of undergrowth and truffle, evolving towards a beautiful aromatic complexity. Notes of kirsch and plum brandy are unveiled, accompanied by a slight smoky touch.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine stands out for its elegance and finesse. The structure is full, long, with a beautiful subtlety.

Food and wine pairings

This great Margaux wine will ideally accompany refined dishes such as a beef fillet with porcini mushrooms, a duck breast with red fruits or mature cheeses.

Service and aging

Château Rauzan-Ségla 1971 is at its peak and can be tasted now. Serve at 16-18°C after decanting for an hour to reveal all its aromatic complexity.

An exceptional Margaux with a delicate evolution

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 Margaux wines. 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 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 1971 in Bordeaux was marked by a mild and wet winter, followed by a cool and also wet spring. The summer proved to be hot and dry, allowing for optimal ripening of the grapes. These climatic conditions favored the development of a good balance between maturity and freshness, giving birth to elegant wines with good aging potential.

Vinification and aging

For Château Rauzan-Ségla 1971, the harvest was carried out with a particularly low yield of 14 hectoliters per hectare, guaranteeing optimal concentration. Traditional vinification was followed by aging in French oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop its aromatic complexity while preserving its freshness.

Grape varieties

Château Rauzan-Ségla 1971 is made from a traditional blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon.