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| Name | Chateau Rauzan-Gassies |
| Vintage | - |
| Country | France |
Region: Margaux
Average annual production: Approximate 12,500 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 25% and Cabernet Franc 10%
Area under vine: 30 Hectares
Soil: Made of fine, sandy gravel soils
Ageing: 15 to 18 months
History: Chateau Rauzan Gassies was once united with it's neighbor, Chateau Rauzan Segla. The original property was purchased in 1661 by Pierre des Mesures de Rauza who purchased it and developed the vineyards. It was only in the latter part of the 18th century that the two properties were divided. Both chateaux were accorded the ranking of Second Growth in the classification of the Medoc in 1855.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateaurauzangassies.htm
Average annual production: Approximate 12,500 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 25% and Cabernet Franc 10%
Area under vine: 30 Hectares
Soil: Made of fine, sandy gravel soils
Ageing: 15 to 18 months
History: Chateau Rauzan Gassies was once united with it's neighbor, Chateau Rauzan Segla. The original property was purchased in 1661 by Pierre des Mesures de Rauza who purchased it and developed the vineyards. It was only in the latter part of the 18th century that the two properties were divided. Both chateaux were accorded the ranking of Second Growth in the classification of the Medoc in 1855.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateaurauzangassies.htm