Château Rauzan-Ségla 2002

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Rauzan-Ségla 2002

Tasting

Nose
The bouquet reveals subtle floral fragrances of dried rose, accompanied by notes of figs.

Palate
The attack is fresh and ample, revealing a tasty substance. The fine and perfectly integrated tannins support an elegant structure. The finish, long and silky, confirms the delicate character of this vintage.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, a duck breast with figs or simmered dishes like a lamb navarin. Its elegant structure and subtle aromas also make it an ideal companion for characterful mature cheeses.

Service and aging

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2002 deserves to be decanted about two hours before tasting to fully reveal its aromatic palette.

A Margaux with subtle charms magnified by time

The property

In the heart of the prestigious Margaux vineyard, Château Rauzan-Ségla has been a major reference of the appellation for more than three centuries. Classified Second Grand Cru in 1855, it embodies the elegance and finesse typical of the great wines of Margaux. This jewel of the left bank seduces with its exceptional terroir, where the diversity of soils gives the wines a unique structure, combining delicacy, aromatic intensity and great aging potential. Today carried by Maison Chanel, Rauzan-Ségla brilliantly combines Bordeaux heritage and contemporary excellence.

The vineyard

What makes Rauzan-Ségla unique is the exceptional richness of its terroir in Margaux. A true signature of the estate, this geological mosaic is divided into three main families of soils, each contributing to the complexity of the wines. Among them, the clay-limestone soils stand out particularly: their composition gives the wines intensity, structure and volume, constituting the backbone of the blends.

The vintage

The year 2002 was marked by a mild and not very rainy winter, followed by a hot and dry spring before a rainy episode. The summer was cool and humid, while the fall offered a magnificent Indian summer, allowing optimal ripening of the grapes.

Vinification and aging

The vinification of Château Rauzan-Ségla 2002 is carried out plot by plot, in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. After meticulous manual sorting, the grapes harvested by hand in crates are vinified with precision. The aging extends over 18 months, with 53% new barrels.

Grapes

This wine is made from a traditional blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon.