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Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux (Minimum order: 6 bottle case) FUTURES 2025 Pre-Arrival
Second Growth. Deuxieme Grand Cru Classe in 1855. Previously called Chateau Rausan-Segla.
Château Rauzan-Ségla Margaux 2025 is a top-tier Margaux that combines classical perfume, depth and precision with serious cellar potential. The 2025 release is widely described as one of the strongest wines from the estate in recent years, with elegance, energy and real pedigree.
Critic tasting notes: (2025 vintage)
"Blackberry, dark cherry and crushed stone notes with a medium to full body, extremely fine and polished with a long and pretty finish. Racy and precise. Fresh and fine. Lovel the floral notes in the nose. A blend of 65% cabernet sauvignon, 33% merlot, 1.5% petit verdot, and .5% cabernet franc." - James Suckling (98/100)
"Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate rim brightening. Candied violets, cassis, blackberry confit, delicate precious wood nuances, multi-faceted, suggestive bouquet. Complex, after heart cherries, strawberries, extract-sweet texture, silky tannins, highly elegant, mineral, great length, great promise for the future, secure development potential." - Falstaff (98/100)
"Showing a depth of color, at first, you are almost overwhelmed by the violets, cherries and tobacco in the perfume. The initial sip shows off its character with elegance, vitality, and purity. Everything is in balance and harmony here. The silk and velvet finish is almost too much of a good thing. From start to finish, the wine is seamless, and even though there is intensity and serious concentration, the wine feels almost weightless, making this deceptively easy to drink. Yet, don't be fooled. It has all the goods needed to age and evolve for decades. The wine blends of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon. 33% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot and .5 Cabernet Franc. 13.5% ABV. 3.67 pH. Harvesting took place September 2 - September 24. Yield were 29 hectoliters per hectare. Drink from 2030-2070." - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (98/100)
Site & Identity
Rauzan-Ségla is one of Margaux’s benchmark second growths, and the estate’s style is built around Cabernet Sauvignon on gravelly terroirs that bring aromatic lift, freshness and fine structure. The 2025 vintage reinforces that identity, delivering a wine that is polished, floral and composed, yet clearly built for long aging.
Technical Tasting Note
Appearance: Deep, bright colour with an inky, youthful core.
Nose: Violet, peony, rose petal, cassis, black cherry, crushed raspberry, tobacco, sandalwood and subtle pencil shavings.
Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, bright and layered, with silky but compact tannins, juicy black fruit, floral lift and a fine mineral line.
Finish: Long, persistent and beautifully balanced, with freshness, perfume and a refined, caressing texture that carries for decades.
Winemaking & Style
The 2025 blend is reported as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 2 to 24 September at around 29 hl/ha. The wine was matured in 60% new oak, with sources consistently emphasizing balance over power and a style that is classical, silky and highly precise. It sits at about 13.5% alcohol and shows the hallmark Rauzan-Ségla mix of reserve, charm and structural clarity.
Buying Outlook
This is a premium En Primeur buy for collectors who want a Margaux with both immediate perfume and serious long-term upside. The wine is positioned as a top-class 2025 and one of the estate’s best recent vintages, with a drinking window extending roughly from 2030 to 2070. For buyers, the key appeal is the combination of classic Margaux finesse, deep Cabernet-led structure and the confidence that this will develop beautifully over decades.
Food Pairing
Excellent with roast lamb, duck breast, veal, beef tenderloin, venison and mushroom dishes. Its floral perfume and refined tannins also make it ideal with dishes that have truffle, herbs or a light savory glaze.
