1999 Rauzan Gassies
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Very deep blackish crimson. Opulent, winning, concentrated nose in the modern idiom. Interesting mineral notes on the nose and very succulent fruit with a nice, appetising dry finish. Good blend of ancient and modern elements. Nice claret for drinking reasonably soon. (JR)
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Dull, thick, sweet stuff. Where's the structure? Furry oak tannins on the finish. (JR)
Licorice, black fruit, herb, earth, and wood aromas emerge from this moderately perfumed, medium-bodied Margaux. The wine displays fruit and ripeness as well as some tannin. It is a good effort from this under performer, who appears to be getting its act together. Drink it over the next decade.
A straightforward red, with lots of cherry character. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity finish. Best after 2003. 13,330 cases made.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2002
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.