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Wine Description
The Story
Château Rahoul shares a deeply intertwined modern history with Château de Ricaud, but its story unfolds in the Graves appellation on the left bank of the Garonne River. This prestigious estate is highly unique because it is one of the few properties in Bordeaux that achieves equal international renown for both its red and white wines.
The estate spans roughly 40 to 42 hectares, featuring a highly diverse mix of sandy gravel, clayey gravel, ...
Wine Information
Château Rahoul Red 2025
The red estate wine stands out for its unique blend, which features a higher-than-usual percentage of Petit Verdot that heavily influences its structure.
- Composition: A blend of 53% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Petit Verdot.
- Aroma Profile: Expressive notes of plums, black cherries, candied violets, smoky dark fruits, and cocoa.
- Palate & Texture: Medium-to-full-bodied, supple, and hearty with vel...
Vintage 2025
The Bordeaux 2025 vintage is generating massive excitement across the wine world, following its official reveal at the April 2026 En Primeur tastings. Critics and merchants widely praise it as a highly successful, contemporary vintage shaped by an unusual but highly effective growing season.
The year began with a cool, rain-heavy spring, but completely pivoted into a hot, exceptionally dry summer. The ultimate saving grace arrived during Au...
