Chateau Rauzan-Gassies Margaux 2016 750ml

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Chateau Rauzan-Gassies Margaux 2016 750ml

Name: Chateau Rauzan-Gassies Margaux 2016 750ml
Brand: Chateau Rauzan-Gassies
SKU: 896574
Price: 89.94 USD
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Rating: 90.7 (6 reviews)

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WE 94pts

JD 92pts

JS 91pts

DC 91pts

VM 90pts

WS 86pts

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Packed with dark tannins and impressively rich, this wine comes from one of the estates that has shown considerable improvement over the last few vintages. Spicy, fruity and juicy with black-currant flavors, the wine will age well. Drink from 2024.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Margaux

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Chateau Rauzan-Gassies

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Margaux

The Margaux appellation of France's legendary Bordeaux wine region is one of the world's most famous and highly respected viticultural areas. For centuries, Margaux has been deeply associated with extremely fine wines of the highest quality, made using traditional and time-honored techniques in order to extract the very best, most refined and elegant flavors and aromas from the Bordeaux varietal grapes which grow there. Margaux wines are almost always blended, using two or three key Bordeaux grapes, commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc (amongst others). The blending techniques and quantities have been passed down through the generations in the ancestral chateaus which make up the region, and quality and prestige has never been allowed to falter, making Margaux one of the undisputed jewels in France's already glittering crown.

Ratings & Reviews

WE 94pts

Wine Enthusiast

JD 92pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2016 Château Rauzan-Gassies is another terrific Margaux that has the classic elegance and purity of the vintage front and center. Its medium ruby color is followed by complex spring flowers, bay leaf, mint, and black raspberries. It’s medium-bodied, has a silky, elegant texture, fine tannins, and is undeniably a beautiful wine. Drink it over the coming 15-20 years.

JS 91pts

James Suckling

Very vibrant red and dark berries with briary complexity, leading to a palate that has a smooth array of bright, fleshy red cherries and raspberries, as well as a juicy and fresh, lively finish. Try from 2021.

DC 91pts

Decanter

This is less intense than some, but then one of the pleasures of Rauzan Gassies is that it takes a less obvious route. Sweet damson aromas are appealing and seductive. I like the lift on the palate, and the marked acidity has that feeling of almost redcurrant juiciness that translates to energy rather than tartness, helped by some clear floral aromatics and earthy undertones. Good quality. Matured in 50% new oak.

VM 90pts

Vinous Media

The 2016 Rauzan Gassies has a little more ripeness than the Dauzac, but clean fruit, blackberry mixed with dates and fig, though any exoticism is kept in check, thankfully. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine grip with touches of dark chocolate and black pepper. Just a touch of coconut is distracting towards the finish but that will be subsumed with time. Hooray—the best Gassies I've tasted in recent years. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

WS 86pts

Wine Spectator

Features a core of cassis and cherry preserve flavors, lined with notes of mesquite and dark earth that take over a bit on the finish, leaving a cedary, slightly squared-off feel in the end, as the fruit lacks the energy to keep pace. Drink now through 2027. 6,500 cases made.

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Winery

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies

Varietal

Red Bordeaux

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Margaux

Wine Enthusiast

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James Suckling

Decanter

Vinous Media

Wine Spectator

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