1995 Rauzan Gassies
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After years of mostly mediocre performances, this property has begun to show signs of life with a very good 1995. The dark purple-colored 1995 is one of the finest wines made at Rauzan-Gassies in decades. It exhibits plenty of pure, ripe, blackcurrant fruit, and high quality toasty oak. Medium-bodied, with a sweet entry on the palate, good ripeness, and a layered, elegant style, this is a vast improvement over recent efforts. It will drink well young and last for 15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2012.
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Glorious aromas of violets and fruit, with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and an ultralong finish. Best after 2002. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1998
After years of mostly mediocre performances, this property has begun to show signs of life with a very good 1995. The dark purple-colored 1995 is one of the finest wines made at Rauzan-Gassies in decades. It exhibits plenty of pure, ripe, blackcurrant fruit, and high quality toasty oak. Medium-bodied, with a sweet entry on the palate, good ripeness, and a layered, elegant style, this is a vast improvement over recent efforts. It will drink well young and last for 15 years. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2012. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
The Quié family purchased Pauillac Fifth Growth Ch. Croizet-Bages in 1942, adding Rauzan-Gassies four years later. Once part of the same estate as the neighbouring Rauzan-Ségla, this Margaux property was split off in time for the 1855 Classification, earning Second Growth status.