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Rauzan Gassies 2010 75cl

2eme Grand Cru Classé | Margaux | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Schlankes Bouquet, Wildkirschennuancen, rote Johannisbeeren und ein Touch Kaffee. Im Gaumen mit einem gewissen Säureüberhang beginnend, mehlige Textur, wirkt leider momentan sehr vordergründig und weist auch gewisse Kapselnoten im Innern auf. Potentialwertung: 17/20. 12: Sattes Purpur, fein rubiner Rand. Intensives, reifes, warmes Bouquet, zeigt viel Beeren und auch eine dezent kompottige, aber doch auch passende Süsse im Untergrund. Im Gaumen stoffig, etwas mürbe, aber das ist man sich ja von einem Rauzan-Gassies schon längst gewohnt. Nicht ganz gewohnt ist man von ihm, dass er so gross ist wie in diesem Jahr. Vorsicht; er bleibt dabei bis weit in seine Genussreife ein verlangender Ess-Margaux! warten (2019 - 2036)
90 Robert Parker
The 2010 is a very strong effort from this estate, which is situated next to the other, better-known Rauzan, Rauzan Segla. Dense purple, its sweet notes of underbrush, forest floor, licorice, black currants and a hint of lead pencil shavings are followed by a lush, ripe, surprisingly fleshy and succulent wine that is much more evolved and forward at this stage than when tasted from barrel. I thought this wine would need more cellar time, but it is actually approachable in spite of its size, richness and density. Give it several years of cellaring and drink it over the following 20+ years.
89 Wine Spectator
Ripe and direct, with a solid core of roasted plum and steeped black currant fruit framed by charcoal and bay leaf notes. Shows flashes of hot stone on the finish. Solid, but a touch shy on range and length. Best from 2014 through 2023. –JM
Producer
Château Rauzan-Gassies
The origins of the noble house of Gassies in the Médoc go back to Medieval times. The Lords of Gassies were considered knights and owed allegiance to the owners of Château 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 Château Rauzan-Gassies has belonged to the Quié family, who also owns Croizet-Bages and Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande. Monsieur Paul Quié undertook a major renovation of the vineyard during the postwar period. This was finalized by his son, Jean-Michel, who took over management in 1968. He is assisted by his children, Anne-Françoise and Jean-Philippe, in overseeing the three family châteaux. Their passion for fine wine is very much in the tradition of the great growths of Bordeaux, and one of Jean-Michel Quié's greatest pleasures is to share his wine with people who are dear to him.