Château Rauzan-Ségla

Château Rauzan-Ségla is a wine estate known for producing red Bordeaux blends from approximately 72 hectares of gravel vineyards. The main grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, which thrive in the well-drained soils to create elegant, structured wines.

Grapes are handpicked and kept separate by plot for fermentation in small, temperature-controlled vats, allowing precise expression of each parcel. Traditional practices like horse-plowing help care for the vineyard soils.

The flagship wine, Château Rauzan-Ségla, is recognized for its balance and depth, with excellent aging potential. The estate’s second wine, Ségla, provides an earlier-drinking option that still reflects the Margaux terroir.

Château Rauzan-Ségla is celebrated for its blend of historical prestige and contemporary excellence, making it a standout choice among wine enthusiasts.

• Consistent Quality — known for elegant style and great vintages, consistently earning high praise.
• Fine Dining Favorite — frequently featured in prestigious restaurants globally, indicating high demand.
• Wine Collector Appeal — often listed among top Bordeaux wines, making it highly sought after.

• What is Château Rauzan-Ségla known for?

  Producing refined Bordeaux blends noted for balance, finesse, and long aging potential.

• When was the estate established, and by whom?

  Established in 1661 by Pierre de Rauzan.

• Where is Château Rauzan-Ségla located?

  In Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, on France’s Left Bank.

• What is the significance of the 1855 classification for Château Rauzan-Ségla?

  It was ranked Second Grand Cru Classé (Deuxième Cru) in the 1855 classification, marking it as one of the Médoc’s top estates.

• What grape varieties are grown at Château Rauzan-Ségla?

  Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, thriving in well-drained gravel soils.

• How large are the vineyards?

  Approximately 72 hectares.

• What wines does the estate produce, and how does Ségla differ from the Grand Vin?

  The Grand Vin is Château Rauzan-Ségla. The second wine, Ségla, is crafted from lots that don’t make the Grand Vin and offers a more approachable, earlier-drinking expression while reflecting the Margaux terroir.

• Who currently owns Château Rauzan-Ségla?

  The Wertheimer family (owners of Chanel) have owned the estate since 1994, supporting continued investment in quality.

• What is the estate’s annual production?

  Around 12,000 cases of Grand Vin and 9,000–10,000 cases of Ségla.