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Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec
AboutChâteau Rieussec
In the eighteenth century, Château Rieussec belonged to the Carmelites of Langon. Ranked a First Growth of Sauternes in 1855, the estate was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in 1984.
Sémillon dominates the plantings, supported by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. For its Sauternes, pickers make successive passes through the vines, selecting grapes as noble rot develops. The grapes are sorted and fermented in barrels.
Château Rieussec 2009 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
Citrus, candied apricot and green almond meet honey and acacia blossom in a fresh, lively Sauternes with length. The blend brings together 84% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 4% Muscadelle. Individual lots are pressed separately, settled cold and barrel-fermented before twenty-four months of barrel maturation.
Château Rieussec 2010 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
Medium-intensity yellow colour carries green tinges. Pineapple, vanilla, sweet spice, orange peel and peach appear with concentration, sweetness and balancing acidity. The blend is ninety-two percent Semillon, five percent Sauvignon Blanc and three percent Muscadelle. Harvest ran from mid-September to early November in five selective passes. Fermentation took place in barrels, and maturation lasted twenty-six months in new oak.
Chateau Rieussec 2003 Sauternes
French Dessert
Marmalade, quince and vanilla open a rich, aromatic profile, followed by coconut, candied orange peel and dried mango. The palate is medium to full in body, with honeyed sweetness held in check by lively acidity and a fine mineral line. Spiced pear and toasted almond deepen the centre. The finish is long and precise, leaving citrus, stone fruit and warm spice.
Chateau Rieussec 2002 Sauternes
French Dessert
White flowers and dried honey lead a restrained aroma, followed by peach skin and a light lanolin note. The palate is fuller and more expressive, bringing mango, clementine and spice-tinged honey into fresh acidity and a rounded, balanced texture. Orange marmalade and candied ginger add depth without heaviness. The finish remains poised, lingering on apricot, citrus, saffron and gentle spice.
Chateau Rieussec 1998 Sauternes
French Dessert
Deep gold and richly layered, with candied apricot, honeyed fig and marmalade opening into toasted almond, saffron and gentle oak. The palate is concentrated yet composed, balancing dried lemon peel, pear and marzipan with mature earthy detail. Fresh acidity keeps the sweetness precise. The finish is long and persistent, carrying honey, vanilla, citrus and a subtle savoury lift.
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