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FRANCE
Ségla
WINERY OVERVIEW
Ségla is the second wine of the prestigious Château Rauzan-Ségla and a Craft + Estate
exclusive. The history of Château Rauzan-Ségla dates back to 1661 when Pierre de Rauzan
acquired the estate. Rauzan-Ségla grew in reputation in a remarkable way and produced some
of the most highly rated wines in Bordeaux. They delighted many well known dignitaries,
most notably Thomas Jefferson who came across this wine during his visit to Bordeaux in
1787, subsequently placing an order for several cases in 1790. Some decades later, the historic
1855 Bordeaux Classification ranked Château Rauzan-Ségla as a 2nd Growth. Today, the
property is owned by the Wertheimer family of the fashion house Chanel and managed by
Nicolas Audebert.
LOCATION OF VINEYARD
About half of the 126 acres (51 hectares) of vineyard are around the château, but there are
additional parcels near Château Margaux and Brane-Cantenac. The vines are comprised
of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, with an
average vine age of 30 years and a vine density of 2,670 to 4,050 plants per acre (6,600 to
10,000 vines/ha). Soils at Rauzan-Ségla are composed of deep, fine gravel, which makes for
natural irrigation.
WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
More accessible than the first wine, the aim for Ségla is to produce a wine of extremely good
quality and value reflecting all the elements of Margaux and giving a true insight to the quality
of the Grand Vin. The estate puts the same amount of effort and care into the production of
Ségla as it does the first wine, making it a true and authentic introduction to the château.
Owned by:
Gérard and Alain Wertheimer
Winemaker:
Nicolas Audebert
Founded in:
1661
Region:
Margaux, Bordeaux
Country:
France
Wine:
Ségla, Margaux