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Château Rauzan-Ségla has embodied one of the most accomplished expressions of the Margaux appellation since its founding in 1661. Ranked a 2nd Grand Cru Classé in the celebrated 1855 Classification, and revitalised since 1994 under the Wertheimer family, this is one of our most dependable Bordeaux references at Halles Quercamps.

Three and a half centuries at the heart of Margaux

The château was established in 1661 by Pierre Desmezures de Rauzan, a figure whose name became synonymous with the finest terroirs of the Médoc. Over the following three centuries, Château Rauzan-Ségla passed through several hands, with its fortunes ebbing and flowing accordingly. The decisive turning point came in 1994, when the famille Wertheimer — proprietors of the iconic Maison Chanel — acquired the estate and set about a thorough and patient restoration of its standing. Investment in the vineyard, in the cellars, and in the winemaking team transformed the château into one of the most consistent performers on the Left Bank. A memorable cultural footnote: the 2009 vintage label was designed by Karl Lagerfeld to mark the château's 350th anniversary — a gesture that speaks to the singular relationship between this property and the world of French culture and craftsmanship.

Terroir: the gravels of Cantenac

The château's 70 hectares are spread across the slopes and plateau of Cantenac, with several parcels lying close to the village of Margaux itself. The soils here are characteristically Médocain: deep Günzian gravels and gravelly sands over an argilo-calcareous subsoil, offering excellent drainage and the gentle heat retention that Cabernet Sauvignon demands to ripen with elegance rather than force. The exposure across these gentle coteaux allows for a long, even growing season — a key factor in the aromatic complexity and structural refinement for which Margaux is celebrated.

Organic viticulture and winemaking philosophy

Château Rauzan-Ségla has pursued an increasingly rigorous approach to sustainable viticulture over recent years, culminating in full organic certification — Agriculture Biologique — from the 2024 vintage onwards. The grape varieties planted reflect the classic Margaux palette: Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. In the winery, the philosophy is one of precision and restraint: the aim is always to express the terroir rather than to impose a winemaking signature. The élevage is carefully managed to preserve freshness and to allow the wine's natural structure to integrate over time.

The wines of Château Rauzan-Ségla

The château produces red wines under the Margaux appellation, from its 70-hectare estate in the commune of Margaux-Cantenac. Our selection at Halles Quercamps includes:

• Château Rauzan-Ségla — the grand vin, a Cabernet Sauvignon-led Margaux of considerable depth, structure, and ageing potential, consistently among the finest expressions of the 2nd Grands Crus Classés
• Ségla — the second wine of the château, offering the house style in a more approachable register, with the characteristic Margaux finesse at a more accessible stage of maturity

Why we have selected Château Rauzan-Ségla

We have listed Château Rauzan-Ségla at Halles Quercamps for three reasons that matter to us as wine merchants. First, the consistency of quality since 1994: vintage after vintage, this château delivers wines of genuine character and reliable structure — something that cannot be taken for granted even at this level of the 1855 Classification. Second, the commitment to organic viticulture: the decision to pursue full Agriculture Biologique certification is a meaningful one for a 70-hectare estate in the Médoc, and it reflects a long-term vision we respect. Third, the typicity of the terroir: the deep gravels of Cantenac produce a Margaux that is refined and perfumed without sacrificing backbone — precisely the style our customers seek when they reach for a serious Bordeaux to lay down. We recommend these wines to confirmed Bordeaux lovers building a cellar, and to those seeking a gift of genuine prestige. At the table, they are ideally matched with rack of lamb, roast pigeon, or aged hard cheeses.

Explore the wines of Château Rauzan-Ségla

Browse our full selection of vintages and cuvées from this celebrated Margaux château in the listings below, and add directly to your cellar.