Château Rauzan-Ségla
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Owned by the Wertheimer family (Chanel) since 1994, this 1855 Second Growth has been transformed into one of Margaux's top estates. Organic certified in 2023, producing elegant Cabernet-dominant wines with 18–35 years of aging potential.
Château Rauzan-Ségla is a Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, classified in the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Founded in 1661, the estate gained its current name from Baroness Catherine de Rauzan-Ségla in 1816. Even Thomas Jefferson visited Bordeaux in 1787 and subsequently ordered cases of this wine. In 1994, the estate was acquired by brothers Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, owners of the Chanel fashion house, who invested heavily in the winery and vineyards. Under directors John Kolasa and later Nicolas Audebert (from 2015), precision viticulture and organic farming practices were introduced — the vineyard has been organically farmed since 2019 and received official organic certification in 2023. The approximately 51-hectare vineyard is planted with 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Wines are aged in 50–60% new French oak barrels for 18–20 months. The estate also produces a second wine, Ségla. Some critics now regard Rauzan-Ségla as a 'Super Second', challenging Bordeaux's First Growths.
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Château Rauzan-Ségla
RedCabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot · Cabernet Franc
Château Rauzan-Ségla is a prestigious Second Growth estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. Owned by the fashion house Chanel since 1994, the estate has undergone significant investment to elevate its quality to near-First Growth standards. The wine is renowned for its exceptional elegance, refined tannins, and complex aromatic profile, featuring notes of blackcurrant, violet, and cedar. It represents the pinnacle of Margaux terroir, balancing power with grace.
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Ségla
RedCabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Petit Verdot · Cabernet Franc
Ségla is the second wine of the prestigious Château Rauzan-Ségla, a Second Growth estate in Margaux. Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail as the Grand Vin, it is sourced from younger vines on the estate. The wine offers a refined expression of the Margaux terroir, characterized by elegance, silky tannins, and a vibrant aromatic profile of blackcurrant, violet, and subtle spice. It is designed to be more approachable in its youth while maintaining the classic structure and complexity expected from a top-tier Bordeaux estate.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for Bordeaux collectors and fine wine enthusiasts who appreciate classic Margaux elegance — perfumed violet and cassis aromas, silky tannins, and outstanding aging potential. Also suits wine investors seeking a reliable Super Second with proven appreciation in value over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 1855 classification of Château Rauzan-Ségla?
- Château Rauzan-Ségla is classified as a Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth) in the 1855 Bordeaux Official Classification, the same tier as estates like Léoville-Las Cases and Pichon Baron. Many critics now regard it as a 'Super Second' capable of rivaling the First Growths.
- Who owns Château Rauzan-Ségla?
- The estate has been owned since 1994 by Alain and Gérard Wertheimer, the brothers who also own the Chanel fashion house. Chanel also owns Château Canon in Saint-Émilion, Château Berliquet, and Domaine de l'Ile.
- What grape varieties are used at Château Rauzan-Ségla?
- The vineyard (approximately 51 hectares) is planted with 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Merlot is planted in bluish clay soils while Cabernet Sauvignon occupies the gravel-rich parcels.
- What is the second wine of Château Rauzan-Ségla?
- The second wine is called Ségla. It reflects the Margaux appellation character of the grand vin and is released only after bottling — it is never sold as a futures (en primeur). The same care and attention given to the grand vin is applied to its production.
- How long should Château Rauzan-Ségla be aged?
- Rauzan-Ségla wines begin to open up after 12–15 years of bottle age and reach their peak between 18 and 35 years. They are aged in the cellar for 18–20 months in 50–60% new French oak barrels before release.