“Expressive notes of baked plums, blackcurrant, and kirsch, along with hints of cedar, tea, and lilac. Medium-bodied, the palate offers abundant fragrant blackberry flavors with a refined texture and a long, clean finish. Delightful! ” (Wine Advocate, Robert Parker, 2020).
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Eye
A garnet-purple color with moderate depth
Nose
A fruity bouquet (raspberry and blackcurrant), refined and elegant, offering power and richness
Palate
It combines refinement and power. The tannins are subtle and flavorful. They possess a captivating intensity that is expressed through an incomparable finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with suckling lamb, a rib of beef with wild mushrooms, or snails with garlic butter and parsley
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
The most recent vintages show improvement; they are clean and rather tannic for Margaux wines, with a marked improvement in quality and oak character. This is a wine to watch, as the terroir here is remarkable. Good value for the price.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Formerly a fief of the seigneury of what is now Château Margaux, the noble estate of Gassies was acquired in the 17th century by Pierre de Rauzan. The estate was divided into two during the Revolution, giving rise to Rauzan-Gassies and Rauzan-Ségla. Owned by the Quié family (Croizet Bages in Pauillac) since 1946, this 25-hectare vineyard is now managed by Jean-Michel Quié and his children, Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Expressive notes of cooked plums, blackcurrant, and kirsch, along with hints of cedar, tea, and lilac. Medium-bodied, the palate offers a wealth of fragrant black berry flavors with a refined texture and a long, clean finish. Delightful!
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Rising stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2017 Château Rauzan-Gassies is already well-rounded, with a tangy note and a lively finish.
About the estate:
While not the most expressive or the most complex of the classified growths, Rauzan-Gassies has regained a very respectable standing over the past decade, even though we believe it has the potential to aim even higher. The vineyard has undergone a thorough overhaul, and the château is in the process of acquiring new winemaking equipment that should enable it to achieve even greater precision and depth. Prices remain very reasonable, so now is the time to take advantage of this opportunity.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Château Rauzan-Gassies 2017 has firm, full-bodied tannins that lend structure to the juicy black fruit. It has body while retaining the elegance typical of Margaux. The wine will age well.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2017 Château Rauzan-Gassies is crisp and floral, with blueberry, chocolate, and hazelnut notes—aromas that carry through from the nose to the palate. It is medium-bodied with fresh tannins and a lively finish. Wait until 2022 to allow it to mellow a bit.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose of the 2017 Château Rauzan-Gassies is fruity, refined, and elegant, offering power and richness. It features notes of raspberry, blackcurrant, and, more subtly, strawberry, combined with delicate hints of violet and cherry, as well as subtle hints of licorice, and discreet notes of chocolate, almond, and caramel. On the palate, it is fruity, balanced, and refined, with a juicy, tangy structure, good definition, elegance, and a rich, indulgent character. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry, and, to a lesser extent, blackberry, combined with delicate hints of violet, tonka bean, and subtle hints of spice. The tannins are elegant. Good length and persistence.
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