{"product_id":"gassies-margaux-france-2015","title":"Gassies Margaux France 2015","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"122\"\u003e Origin and manufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"152\"\u003eThe wine comes from the classic Château Rauzan-Gassies, which is classified as \u003cstrong data-end=\"256\" data-start=\"237\"\u003e2nde Cru Classé\u003c\/strong\u003e in the 1855 classification. The winery is located in the Margaux area, Médoc, and owns around 28 hectares of vineyards with vines planted on gravel and sandy gravel soil – typical of Margaux. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"526\"\u003e Grape composition and technical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"573\"\u003e Year: 2015. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"733\" data-start=\"629\"\u003eGrape composition (approximately): 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"736\"\u003e Alcohol content: approximately 14% vol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e Vinification: The grapes are hand-harvested, fermentation and malolactic fermentation are carried out. Oak barrels have been used – for example, 12 months in barriques (a proportion of new barrels) according to some sources. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1047\"\u003e Storage potential: Recommended drinking age from around 2022–2034 and beyond. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1199\" data-start=\"1175\"\u003e Aroma \u0026amp; Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003eColor: Dense ruby ​​with violet rim – youthful and deep. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003e The scent offers ripe dark berries such as blackcurrant and blackberry, as well as classic notes such as cedar, tobacco, pencil lead, light licorice and minerality. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"1763\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eThe taste is full-bodied and structured with firm tannin base, clear acidity and good concentration. Notes of dark fruit, a little grilled herbs, ash\/minerals and licorice-like nuances emerge. The aftertaste is persistent and with good length. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1975\" data-start=\"1766\"\u003e However, one review notes that the wine in the 2015 vintage is a little more robust and \"raw\" than some of the competitors and may therefore require some aging to soften further. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003e Serving \u0026amp; Food Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2103\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"2011\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C, preferably after a short decantation to open up the aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2106\"\u003eFood match:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for hearty dishes such as grilled beef, game, lamb with herbs, mature cheeses or dishes with character – the wine has the structure for heavy food and needs some counterplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"2303\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although drinkable now with decanting, it will develop additional complexity with 5–10 years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2432\" data-start=\"2412\"\u003e Overall impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2895\" data-start=\"2433\"\u003e Château Rauzan-Gassies 2015 is a classic Margaux wine with both the elegance of the region and the wine’s foundation in Cabernet Sauvignon. It delivers dark fruit, firm structure, mineral precision and a long finish. It is not a soft and immediately accessible wine – it requires some time or decanting – but in return it rewards with character and terroir-influenced style. If you are looking for a Bordeaux with both finesse and aging potential, this is a really strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gassies Margaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52598533357914,"sku":null,"price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/5435\/0170\/files\/Gassies-2015.jpg?v=1761922692","url":"https:\/\/dh-wines.com\/products\/gassies-margaux-france-2015","provider":"DH Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}