The 28.5 hectare, Left Bank, Bordeaux vineyard of Chateau Rauzan Gassies has a terroir of gravel and sand soils. The vineyard is planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines is 35 years.
A red with blackberries, tobacco and chocolate with some tile character. It’s medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a medium finish. Better than the 2018.
91-92 points James Suckling jamessuckling.com
An estate that has been producing consistently fruit-forward, medium-term drinking Margaux in recent vintages. This again is a classically-structured wine with austerity on the opening but softening to show raspberry puree, sage and rosemary aromatics and a fine tannic structure. Drinking Window 2025 - 2040
91 points Jane Anson decanter.com
The 2019 Rauzan Gassies has a lot going on. Sweet tobacco, mint, cedar, licorice and game give this deceptively mid-weight Margaux tons of depth. Pliant and resonant in the glass, the 2019 fleshes out beautifully and yet retains its translucent feel. There is a bit of rusticity here, but not too much.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | Margaux |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Vintage | 2019 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 92-94 |