2020 Rauzan Gassies 6 Pack

Château RAUZAN-GASSIES, second classified growth in 1855 in the Margaux appellation, owes its name to Chevalier de Rauzan, who transformed the maison noble de Gassies into a famous wine estate in the 17th century. Greatly attracted by this outstanding terroir, Monsieur Paul Quié, passionate about wine, acquired the château in 1946. The vineyard of Château Rauzan Gassies covers 30 hectares located in the Margaux appellation and 30 hectares located in the Haut-Médoc appellation. His son, Jean-Michel, assisted by his children, perpetuates today the tradition of this famous estate, which is the guardian and ambassador of the family's values. Château Rauzan-Gassies produces deeply-colored, elegant, complex wines with a velvety texture that is typical of great wines with superb ageing potential. Key Points - Family owned and managed - Small production, as a matter of fact, Rauzan Gassies is part of the smallest Grand Cru Classé of Margaux - The only Grand Cru Classé 1855 managed by twins - A good quality and well rated wine Area 28 hectares Soils Deep gravels, sandy gravels Yield 33 hl/ha Vinification Stainless steel vats from 12 hl to 120 hl to optimize the plot by plot selection Fermentations: temperatures from 26 to 28ºC 2 to 3 pumping- over a day Malolactic fermentations in barrels and stainless-steel vats Ageing 12 months in French oak barrels 50% of new french oak barrels

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