2010 Rauzan-Gassies Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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REVIEWS

DC 93 JS 93 WE 91 WA 90
DC 93

Decanter, April 2024

Incense, cedar, blackcurrants, vanilla, rose and exotic sweet spices. Focused and forward, but compact and tight. Crushed-silk tannins give good support but do cover the lighter-fruit aspects and the acidity, making this...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, February 2013

Very floral with blueberry undertones that turn to raspberry sauce. Full body, with lovely depth of fruit and super velvety tannins. A beauty that needs five to six years to soften. Try in 2017.
WE 91

Wine Enthusiast, February 2013

With the 2009 and 2010 vintages, Rauzan-Gassies has hit its stride after many years of disappointments. This 2010 is powerful, fruity, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon's black currant flavor. There is a touch of barnyard...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2013

The 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...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2010
Size 6L

The 2010 Rauzan-Gassies, a Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux sub-region of Bordeaux, France, presents itself as a well-structured red wine with notable reviews from esteemed critics. This vintage has garnered a score of 93 from both James Suckling and Decanter, highlighting its quality and appeal.

James Suckling describes the wine as "very floral with blueberry undertones that turn to raspberry sauce," noting its full body and "lovely depth of fruit and super velvety tannins." He suggests that it is "a beauty" that requires five to six years to reach its optimal softness, recommending to "try in 2017" for an enhanced experience.

Decanter also awards a score of 93, further affirming the wine's caliber. The review mentions aromas of "incense, cedar, blackcurrants, vanilla, rose, and exotic sweet spices." Despite being "focused and forward," the wine is described as "compact and tight," with "crushed-silk tannins" that provide good support, albeit covering the lighter fruit aspects and acidity. Decanter characterizes the wine as "refined and elegant," with a pleasant texture and weight, though it notes that the wine is "missing some life" but is "well worked." The recommended drinking window is between 2024 and 2036.

Overall, the 2010 Rauzan-Gassies is recognized for its refined elegance and depth. The wine's tannic structure and aromatic complexity make it a notable example from this Bordeaux vintage, appealing to those who appreciate a serious and sophisticated red. Both reviews highlight its potential for aging, indicating that it will continue to develop and reveal its qualities over time.