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Chateau Rauzan-Gassies - Margaux 2000

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While the bottled 2000 still reveals a certain sternness in addition to tough tannin, it is sweeter and more expansive and flavorful. The dark ruby/purple color is saturated and impressive. With coaxing, notes of lead pencil shavings, black currants, earth, cedar, and spice box emerge from a relatively closed, firm, medium to full-bodied wine or, as the French would say, a classic vin de garde (for long-term cellaring). Although austere, it is a classic, authoritatively flavored effort that requires patience. I would like to see sweeter tannin and more flesh built into the mid-palate, but there is no denying the classicism and purity of this 2000. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025. Wine Spectator: 95Pts; Wine S & Spirits Magazine: 94Pts; Wine Enthusiast: 94Pts; James Suckling: 93Pts; Robert Parker: 90Pts

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Tags:

1855 Ranking, 90 Points and above, Bordeaux, bordeaux 1855 ranking, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Deuxieme Cru Classe, France, French wine, Left Bank, Margaux, Medoc, Merlot, Pauillac, premium wine, Rare wine, red, Red wine, Second Growth, Wine, Wines rated above 90 Points,
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Full-bodied

Raspberry

Oaky

Spicy

Earthy

Weight:

750ml

Alcohol Level:

12.50%

Size:

750ml

Brand:

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies

Country:

France

Family:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cabernet Sauvignon & Blends

Vintage:

2000

Region Information:

Bordeaux

The origins of the noble house of Gassies in the Medoc go back to medieval times. The Lords of Gassies were considered knights, and owed allegiance to the owners of Chateau Margaux. Monsieur de Rauzan acquired the seigneury in 1661 and is responsible for establishing the reputation of its wine. The estate was divided into two parts in 1785. The name of one of these, Rauzan-Gassies, very much reflects its historic roots.

Since 1946, second growth Chateau Rauzan-Gassies has belonged to the Quie family, who also owns chateaux Croizet- Bages (a great growth of Pauillac) and Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande. Monsieur Paul Quie undertook a major renovation of the vineyard during the postwar period. This was finalised by his son, Jean-Michel, who took over management in 1968. Their passion for fine wine is very much in the tradition of the great growths of Bordeaux, and one of Jean-Michel Quie’s greatest pleasures is to share his wine with people who are dear to him.

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