The Château Rauzan-Gassies of Margaux of Bordeaux

Château Rauzan-Gassies
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This estate is part of the The Quié Family.
It is ranked in the top 38 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Margaux in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Rauzan-Gassies is one of the world's great estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Margaux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château Rauzan-Gassies, located in Margaux, France, is one of the most famous vineyards in Bordeaux. It possesses many characteristics that make it a magical place, where one can savor the authentic flavor of classic winemaking. The Château Rauzan-Gassies was founded in 1661 by Mr. Pierre de Rauzan, and it was he who created the Château Rauzan-Gassies brand. In 1802, the vineyard was bought by Mr. Auguste Gassies, and it was he who is at the origin of the international reputation of Château Rauzan-Gassies, and the pomp and magnificence it is known for today. The vineyard covers 15 hectares and consists of very old vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, which give the wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies a unique fragrance and undeniable character. The quality of wines produced by Château Rauzan-Gassies is one of the best in the entire region, and it is considered one of the most famous and respected wines of Bordeaux. Château Rauzan-Gassies offers wine tourism to visitors from all over. Visitors will be able to discover the grape varieties, taste the wines, and learn about the history and traditions of the Bordeaux vineyard. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the calm and serenity of the estate. Château Rauzan-Gassies is a must-see vineyard in France. It is an invitation to discovery and wonder. A place where visitors can relax, discover the process of winemaking, and savor their intense and fruity notes.

Top Château Rauzan-Gassies wines

Looking for the best Château Rauzan-Gassies wines in Margaux among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Rauzan-Gassies 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 Château Rauzan-Gassies wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Rauzan-Gassies

How Château Rauzan-Gassies wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef strogonoff, 7 o'clock leg of lamb or rabbit with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies

On the nose the red wine of Château Rauzan-Gassies. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tobacco or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, black currant or chocolate. In the mouth the red wine of Château Rauzan-Gassies. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies

  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1991With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.29/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies.

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

Discovering the wine region of Margaux

The wine region of Margaux is located in the region of Médoc of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Margaux or the Château Palmer produce mainly wines red, white and other. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Margaux are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Margaux often reveals types of flavors of iron, bitter almond or pencil shavings and sometimes also flavors of dried rose, pencil lead or acacia.

In the mouth of Margaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 241 estates and châteaux in the of Margaux, producing 408 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Margaux go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Rauzan-Gassies

How Château Rauzan-Gassies wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of autumn leaves, mansaf, or jordanian lamb (jordan) or cassoulet of yesteryear.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Rauzan-Gassies.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

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Planning a wine route in the of Margaux? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Rauzan-Gassies.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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