2021 Chateau Rauzan Segla

花香先行、結構內斂，一支既優雅又有收藏潛力的 Margaux。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 頂級傳承 -> 2eme Grand Cru Classé 的身份，買的是歷史與穩定品質。利益：不用靠運氣就能入手經典風格。
2) 精細釀造 -> 分地塊釀造、重力轉桶、桶內蛋白澄清，保留果香純度。利益：杯中香氣更清晰，層次分明。
3) 可即飲也可收藏 -> 18 個月法國橡木調理骨架卻不搶風頭。利益：現在開一杯討好，收起來更有增值空間。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
第一口會被花瓣和紅果吸引：草莓、櫻桃帶著玫瑰與牡丹的細緻；中段有血橙的鮮明酸度推進，尾段跳出一點黑巧克力和白胡椒的暖香，還有淡淡粉筆感把整體拉得更俐落。單寧彈性好，絲滑中帶嚼勁，喝起來既精緻又有力。

【釀酒與田間】
採收期為 9 月 20 日至 10 月 10 日，園內土質以第四階梯的黏土礫石、細沙黏土與砂黏土為主，賦予花果與礦物感。每塊地單獨發酵，使用溫控不銹鋼槽並以重力導入，之後 18 個月法國橡木陳釀，桶內以蛋白澄清。

【場景化配餐指南】
香港星期日家庭燒牛扒、朋友聚餐的慢燉牛膝、或節日餐廳的烤羊肩都合拍；配些成熟硬乳酪更能引出果核與橡木的香氣。醒 60 分鐘最能釋放花香與層次。

【降維打擊對比】
相較於同類名莊，Rauzan‑Segla 在保持 Margaux 優雅調性的同時，價位更友善、酒款更早熟而且少了過度橡木的膠感，性價比突出。

A Margaux of finesse: vivid florals and precise fruit wrapped in refined structure.

【Why choose it?】
1) Estate pedigree -> 2ème Grand Cru Classé with decades of terroir expression, so you buy authenticity.
2) Winemaking precision -> individual parcel vinification and gravity transfer preserve purity; benefits you with clarity and balance.
3) Age-worthy polish -> 18 months in French oak gives structure without heaviness, so it’s approachable now yet rewards cellaring.

【Sommelier’s Notes】
Producer notes describe an enchanting bouquet of wild strawberry, rose petal and peony, underpinned by pepper, chocolate and a raspberry drive. On the palate the attack is lively — blood‑orange brightness first, followed by a gentle bitter turn and a chalky mineral thread. Tannins are polished but present, acidity keeps everything lively; medium-plus body with a long, refined finish.

【Winemaking & Vineyard】
Grapes were picked 20 Sept–10 Oct, vinified by parcel with intra‑parcel management, gravity‑moved into temperature‑controlled stainless steel, and fined with egg whites in barrel. Aged 18 months in French oak. Soils: clay‑gravel terraces, fine sandy‑clay gravels and sandy‑clay — classic Margaux elements that give floral lift and mineral backbone.

【Occasion & Serving】
Decant for about an hour for best aromatic lift. Perfect for celebratory dinners, anniversary roast, or a restaurant-style beef course at home. Serve at 16–18°C.

【Competitive Edge】
Compared with many big-name first-growth peers, Rauzan‑Segla delivers similar refinement and aromatic complexity at a friendlier price point and with a distinctly floral Margaux signature.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 1 hour (60 minutes)
• Taste: wild strawberry, red and black cherry, rose petal / peony, blood orange, raspberry, sandalwood / cedar, pepper spice, dark chocolate, chalky/mineral finish, silky yet chewy tannins, fresh acidity
• Food Matching: Rump steak / grilled aged beef, Braised beef or slow-cooked venison, Roast lamb with rosemary, Hard cheeses (Manchego, aged Cheddar), Mushroom risotto or truffle pasta
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 75%, Merlot : 25%,

Winery

Chateau Rauzan‑Segla 為 Margaux 的二級莊，現由 Chanel 擁有。酒莊重視分地塊管理與細緻釀造：重力轉桶、溫控發酵、以及 18 個月法國橡木陳釀，是把傳統波爾多優雅和現代工藝做得很協調的名莊。

Chateau Rauzan‑Segla — a classified Second Growth in the Margaux appellation, now owned by Chanel. The estate is known for parcel-based viticulture and meticulous cellar work: gravity transfer, temperature-controlled vats, and 18 months in French oak. A house that marries floral Margaux character with modern precision.