Château Rauzan-Gassies

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

9.221 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This Chateau had more struggles than wins up until the 2005 vintage. With 2005, they made a little magic.

This showed nice, ripe, fruits and beautiful integration along with classic Margaux traits. Again, wanted to write real time notes and it just did not workout.

This Chateau had more struggles than wins up until the 2005 vintage. With 2005, they made a little magic.

This showed nice, ripe, fruits and beautiful integration along with classic Margaux traits. Again, wanted to write real time notes and it just did not workout.

Jul 27th, 2024
Paul J
9.3

Lovely wine. Dominated by flowers and cow shit throughout. Nice depth with a great texture. My style. Very expressive wine.

Lovely wine. Dominated by flowers and cow shit throughout. Nice depth with a great texture. My style. Very expressive wine.

Sep 5th, 2024
Patricia Schnitzer

April 5, 2024. Really lovely classic left bank. Black fruit, smooth tannins. Drinking perfectly right now.

April 5, 2024. Really lovely classic left bank. Black fruit, smooth tannins. Drinking perfectly right now.

Apr 7th, 2024
Paul J
9.4

WOTN! PnP. Dusty, earthy nose and similar on the palate. Refined and complex. Excellent vintage and high quality.

WOTN! PnP. Dusty, earthy nose and similar on the palate. Refined and complex. Excellent vintage and high quality.

Nov 19th, 2023
Keith Crump

2005 just across the road from Ch Palmer in Issan lots of Cabernet Sauvignon in a block of black fruits oak still on the palette, a strong wine will endeavour to keep my other bottles for a few more years either to relax or fall of a cliff

2005 just across the road from Ch Palmer in Issan lots of Cabernet Sauvignon in a block of black fruits oak still on the palette, a strong wine will endeavour to keep my other bottles for a few more years either to relax or fall of a cliff

May 3rd, 2020
Sylvain Rhainds

2005!

2005!

Jun 6th, 2019
Frank Ventura

This has a lot in the tank!

This has a lot in the tank!

Feb 24th, 2017
Ryan McNamara

Big and bold

Big and bold

Aug 20th, 2015
Alex Loubet

Enjoyed over dinner at Topper's in Nantucket, MA.

Enjoyed over dinner at Topper's in Nantucket, MA.

Jul 20th, 2013
William Watson

Smooth...

Smooth...

Mar 2nd, 2013