The Caves de Rauzan of Bordeaux

Caves de Rauzan
The winery offers 81 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This estate is part of the Caves de Rauzan.
It is ranked in the top 5862 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Bordeaux
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The Caves de Rauzan is one of the best wineries to follow in Bordeaux.. It offers 81 wines for sale in of Bordeaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The vineyard of Les Caves de Rauzan, situated in the picturesque region of Bordeaux in France, is a must-visit destination for wine lovers from all around the world. Established in 1933, this wine cooperative is nestled in the heart of the Bordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations and spans an impressive 1,500-hectare land. It is one of the oldest and most respected wineries in the region, renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation in wine production. Les Caves de Rauzan are known for their rich array of high-quality wines, including bold reds, lively whites, and refreshing rosés, all produced from a blend of traditional and modern grape varieties. The vineyard is particularly famous for its red Bordeaux wines, with remarkable depth and aromatic richness, made from the Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grape varieties. The winemaking methods are a harmonious blend of traditional techniques and modern technologies. The vineyard is also noteworthy for its commitment to sustainability. Special attention is given to the preservation of the biodiversity of the estate. Recent initiatives have included expanding wetland areas, planting trees, and wildlife development. A visit to Les Caves de Rauzan is a journey into the soil of Bordeaux, among meticulously maintained vineyards, where one can discover the authentic soul of a typical Bordeaux wine. Guided tours of the estate are offered, allowing visitors to explore the winemaking process from the vine to the glass, and to appreciate the passion of Les Caves de Rauzan staff.

Top Caves de Rauzan wines

Looking for the best Caves de Rauzan wines in Bordeaux among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Caves de Rauzan wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Caves de Rauzan wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Caves de Rauzan

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Caves de Rauzan

How Caves de Rauzan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of picadillo, country-style veal roulades with risotto or duck leg confit in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Caves de Rauzan

On the nose the red wine of Caves de Rauzan. often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Caves de Rauzan. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Caves de Rauzan

  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.48/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Caves de Rauzan.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites that challenge the best of Burgundy (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the Sweet, botrytised nectars of Sauternes. Although Bordeaux is most famous for its wines produced in specific districts or communes, many of its wines fall under other, broader appellations. These include AOC Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur and Crémant de Bordeaux.

The Bordeaux Red appellation represents more than a third of the total production. The official Bordeaux wine region extends 130 kilometres inland from the Atlantic coast. 111,000 hectares of vineyards were registered in 2018, a figure that has remained largely constant over the previous decade. However, the number of winegrowers has consolidated; in 2018 there were around 6,000, compared to 9,000 a decade earlier.

The top white wines of Caves de Rauzan

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Caves de Rauzan

How Caves de Rauzan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of croque-monsieur, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or fricadella.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Caves de Rauzan

On the nose the white wine of Caves de Rauzan. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Caves de Rauzan. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Caves de Rauzan

  • 2017With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 2.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Caves de Rauzan.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Colombard
  • Sauvignon Gris

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

The top pink wines of Caves de Rauzan

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Caves de Rauzan

How Caves de Rauzan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, rice with paprika and merguez or wild boar stew provencal style.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Caves de Rauzan

  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 2.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Caves de Rauzan.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Chaptalization

The addition of sugar at the time of fermentation of the must, an ancient practice, but theorized by Jean-Antoine Chaptal at the dawn of the 19th century. The sugar is transformed into alcohol and allows the natural degree of the wine to be raised in a weak or cold year, or - more questionably - when the winegrower has a harvest that is too large to obtain good maturity.

The top sweet wines of Caves de Rauzan

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Caves de Rauzan

How Caves de Rauzan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts, blue cheese or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of apple cake, pears in syrup and roquefort pie or barbecued mackerel papillotes.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Caves de Rauzan.

  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

The top sparkling wines of Caves de Rauzan

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Caves de Rauzan

How Caves de Rauzan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of californian sushi (reverse maki), pad thai or goat's cheese sandwich with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Caves de Rauzan

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Caves de Rauzan. is a with fine and regular bubbles.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Caves de Rauzan.

  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Fade

Wine lacking in sapidity, flat, soft and without character.

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Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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