Chateau Rieussec

Château Rieussec is one of the historic estates of Sauternes, classified Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Its origins go back to the 18th century, when the property belonged to the Carmelite monks of Langon, before being sold as national property after the French Revolution and passing through a series of private owners. In 1984 it was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), marking the beginning of a modern renaissance with major investment in vineyards and cellars and a strong f…