“Rauzan Segla” 2eme Cru Classe Margaux 2006

Chateau Rauzan-Segla has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1661. On September 7, Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan became the new owner of the Nobles Gassies House. At that time, Pierre de Rauzan was already well acquainted with the wine world of Bordeaux. He was the manager of Chateau Margaux. He remained at Chateau Margaux for another two years before joining Chateau Rauzan Segla full-time and then returning to Chateau Margaux. By the end of the 18th century, Rauzan Segla wines had become world-famous. Thomas Jefferson, who became the third president of the United States after ordering Bordeaux in 1787, ordered 10 cases with Ruzan Segl. At the time, Thomas Jefferson announced that Rauzan Segla was indeed at the top of the Second Growth.

Cabernet Sauvignon wines shows a strong body, high acidity and high levels of tannins. A bouquet is very intensive, with black berries and spices. Very often these wines has great aging potential.

The wines for the Margaux appellation can be described as the most elegant and feminine in the Médoc region. The soil here is very porous and has good water drainage which is one of the factors that make these wines soft and silky. It is important to avoid the bad harvest years because wines form these years can be watery. Alongside the aroma of black currant Margaux wines are known for the notes of violets and exquisite perfume. Young wines are introvert at first and reveal their elegant aromas and silky taste only with time.

Bordeaux wines are considered to be the most prestige and renowned in the world. The region is mainly known for its dry red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, and one can almost always find the word Château (French for „castle”) on Bordeaux wine labels. In order to understand the style of wine most desirable for your taste, it is recommended to try different samples from the Left as well as the Right Bank of The Gironde. Both banks differ not only with different soil, but also with the share of specific wines. There are several classifications in Bordeaux but the main one, introduced in 1855, hasn’t changed since and still impacts wine prices nowadays. A few years later, in 1936, an alternative classification system - Crus Bourgeois - was established. Bordeaux is known for a commerce praxis called en primeur - it means that a buyer can purchase wines immediately after harvest and prior to production for a substantially lower price, thus obtaining the opportunity to sell them for a larger profit later in the future. Bordeaux wines can be described as big, complex and with a strong character, but very friendly at the same time so that each and every wine lover could find something tasty and suitable for a great wine night.