Château Rauzan Gassies 1978

Tasting notes

"I had several decent tasting notes on this wine in the early eighties, but when tasted twice recently, the wine appeared out of balance, with a light to medium ruby color, some dusty red fruit aromas, but high acidity, as well as a lack of body and depth. (...)"

Source: Robert Parker

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

The history of Château Rauzan-Gassies is intimately connected with that of Rauzan-Ségla, its nearest neighbor, with which it was incorporated until the end of the 18th century.

Today, the property's wines have once again found their place among the most sought-after classed growths, as is proved by the valuation in tastings.

Production : 120’000 bottles ;

Surface : 30 ha ;

Plantation density : 10'000 vines / ha;

Age of the vines : 30 years;

Second wine : Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies;

Wine variety : 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc;

Best vintages : 2010, 2005, 2000.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Bordeaux
  • Appellation Margaux
  • Classement Second Growth in 1855 (Bordeaux)
  • Vintage 1978
  • Level BG
  • Peak: pass its optimal enjoyment window (wine for collection)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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