Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 1999 moreau-naudet Fermented in stainless steel with

Fermented in stainless steel with temperature control before maturation on lees for six months to build texture and complexity

The aromatics are layered with dark fruit and spices with a slight lift from whole bunches in the ferment

The vines cover a myriad of soil types and aspects but we can generalise and say that

Pressing is done using whole

layered wine

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 1999 moreau-naudet Fermented in stainless steel with"Allocation only, email wine@worldwine. com. au to secure allocation" ROBERT PARKER (87) The 1999 is the finest Rauzan Gassies I have tasted. Cassis liqueur intermixed with earth, asphalt, prunes, black tea, and spice box aromas jump from the glass of this dark ruby purple colored effort. The acidity is low, the concentration level impressive, and the wine beautifully textured with all of its elements nicely integrated.