Château Rauzan-Gassies
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Family-run Margaux Second Growth — 300 years of history, renewed by the Quié siblings since 2000 with remarkable quality gains
Château Rauzan-Gassies is a Second Grand Cru Classé of Margaux in the 1855 Classification, sharing its medieval origins with neighbouring Château Rauzan-Ségla before the Rauzan estate was divided in 1763. The 28.5-hectare Left Bank vineyard is planted to roughly 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot on classic Margaux gravel and sand soils. Since 1946 the property has been owned by the Quié family — first Paul, then Jean-Michel, and since 2000 siblings Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe — who completed a major renovation of the cellars and vinification equipment in 2013. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats ranging from 25 to 150 hectolitres, and wines are aged for approximately 12 months in 30% new French oak barrels. The estate practises sustainable viticulture, signed the Natura 2000 Charter to preserve local biodiversity, and has begun converting parcels to full organic farming. The second wine is Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies; an additional third label, L'Orme de Rauzan-Gassies, is produced under the Haut-Médoc AOC.
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Château Rauzan-Gassies
RedCabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot
The Grand Vin of Château Rauzan-Gassies. A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant Margaux (55%) with a notably high Merlot proportion (43%), giving the wine a rich, supple texture alongside Margaux's characteristic aromatic elegance. Aged 18 months in 55% new oak barrels.
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Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies
RedCabernet Sauvignon · Merlot
Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies is the second wine of the prestigious Second Growth estate, Château Rauzan-Gassies, located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. Crafted from younger vines of the estate, this wine embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of the Margaux terroir. It typically offers a refined profile with notes of blackcurrant, cedar, and subtle floral undertones. With a structure that is more approachable in its youth compared to the Grand Vin, it provides an excellent entry point into the world of classified growth Bordeaux, delivering sophistication and classic Médoc character.
Who Is This For?
For Bordeaux enthusiasts who seek classic Margaux elegance with a richer, Merlot-influenced texture and the satisfaction of a storied Second Growth at a fair price
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the relationship between Rauzan-Gassies and Rauzan-Ségla?
- Both estates share a common origin from the 17th-century Rauzan estate assembled by Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan. In 1763 the property was divided by inheritance into two separate châteaux. Despite sharing a name and neighbouring vineyards, the two estates have been entirely independent for nearly 300 years and are under different ownership.
- Who owns Château Rauzan-Gassies today?
- The Quié family has owned the estate since 1946, when Paul Quié, a Parisian wine merchant, purchased it. Today it is managed by his grandchildren Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe Quié, who joined the family business in 2000 and have driven a comprehensive quality revival, including a major renovation completed in 2013.
- What are the grape varieties and wine style?
- The vineyard is planted to approximately 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot on gravel and sandy soils. The wines are refined and precise — showing classic Margaux violet and cassis perfume with silky tannins — and have become notably more expressive since the 2015 vintage.
- When should I drink Château Rauzan-Gassies?
- The wine typically needs at least 6–8 years of bottle age to open fully, and reaches its peak between 10–20 years after the vintage. Since 2015 the wines have been more approachable in youth while retaining excellent aging potential.
- What is Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies?
- Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies is the second wine of the estate, made from younger vines and lots not selected for the grand vin. It shares the same Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot varieties but is crafted for earlier drinking, showing expressive violet, sandalwood, and dark-fruit character with more approachable tannins.