Château Rauzan-Segla

Though the 20th century brought a period of inconsistency, Rauzan-Ségla has since undergone an extraordinary revival. In the early 1980s, Rauzan-Ségla was sold, and the renaissance began. The eminent Professor Peynaud was appointed as a consultant, and the proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend was increased, as was the proportion of new oak used in the maturation process. In 1986, a brand-new cuverie was built. A succession of eye-catching wines was produced at Rauzan-Ségla in the mid- to late 1980s and early 1990s. Rauzan-Ségla was bought by Chanel in 1994. 

Today, Rauzan-Ségla produces wines of exceptional elegance and depth — refined expressions of Margaux. There are now 45 hectares of vineyards at Rauzan-Ségla, and the grapes (63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc) are fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. The wine is then matured in barriques (60% new) for 18 months.