Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 1999 moreau-naudet With a tiny yield of

With a tiny yield of 9 hectoliters per hectare (even less than Yquem's)

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

This is a beautifully balanced champagne with a long

the grapes are put in stainless steel tanks

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

Chateau Rauzan-Gassies, 2ème G.C.C, 1855 Margaux 1999 moreau-naudet With a tiny yield of"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.