Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 2010 Size::1 Bottle rounded off with a touch

rounded off with a touch of Petit Verdot

The complex nose unveils layers of crushed

fresh prunes

citrus notes

Layered and inviting at release

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 2010 Size::1 Bottle rounded off with a touchThe 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