{"product_id":"segla-by-chateau-rauzan-segla-margaux-2017","title":"Segla By Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargaux elegance with immediacy and charm. \u003c\/em\u003eSégla 2017 is the second wine of Château Rauzan-Ségla, a Margaux estate long revered for its finesse and balance. Crafted from the same hallowed soils and with the same care as the Grand Vin, Ségla offers a more accessible expression of the château's terroir—suited to earlier drinking, without sacrificing complexity. The 2017 vintage was shaped by a cooler, more classical growing season, resulting in a wine of freshness, poise, and refined structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in French oak (20% new). Expect lifted aromatics of red plum, graphite, and dried rose, with a silky palate framed by fine-grained tannins and an undercurrent of earthy depth. It’s a Margaux that wears its pedigree lightly, offering immediate satisfaction with the ability to age over the mid-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal alongside duck, mushroom dishes or simply roasted meats, this is a polished Bordeaux with both charm and substance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vines were planted on the property in 1661, but the official birthdate of Chateau Rauzan-Segla is 1763, when it split from the neighbouring Rauzan-Gassies. The estate was gradually partitioned through successive generations of the Rauzan family, but its reputation grew, and come its classification in 1855, it shared the Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe stage with the likes of Chateau Mouton Rothschild (which was promoted 118 years later). Its late 19th century wines have become legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, any subsequent success was met with obstacles – a decline in area under vine, obsolete cellar equipment and a proprietor who prioritised quantity over quality, to name but a few – and soon Rauzan Segla was overtaken by other second growth chateaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion of the vineyard and modernisation of equipment didn't occur until the estate was acquired by negociant Echenhauer. Under his ownership, a renovation program was initiated, which involved replacing old, unproductive vines and installing modern stainless steel tanks. Subsequent owners have continued improvements, helping to consolidate the Grand Vin as a true super-second, and in 1994 the property was taken over by the Alain and Gerard Wertheimers, grandsons of Chanel founder Pierre Wertheimer, giving the estate an injection of luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRauzan-Ségla’s 70 hectares of vineyards are planted with the four Bordeaux grape varieties. They cover the array of geologies and soils found in the Margaux appellation and proudly reflect this diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rauzan-Ségla’s grand vin is crafted with meticulous care and its grapes sourced from the main vineyards where the finest and, in particular, the old Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot vines grow in perfectly worked soils. When the Cabernet Franc and the Petit Verdot are included in the blend, they add yet another layer of complexity to the wine. The use of small vats enables Rauzan-Ségla to create a number of batches corresponding to the increasingly carefully-demarcated plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003e– Floral and precise\u003cbr\u003eRedcurrant, violet, cedar and dusty earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003e– Silken and savoury\u003cbr\u003eSupple dark fruit and graphite with hints of tobacco and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH\u003cbr\u003e– Elegant and dry\u003cbr\u003eRefined tannins and mineral persistence linger on a clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Bordeaux (Margaux)\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2017\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Rauzan-Ségla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41904168271959,"sku":"SBCRSM17","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/dfd21635-d536-4e18-851b-29e080cca75b.png?v=1754287636","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/segla-by-chateau-rauzan-segla-margaux-2017","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}