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Chateau RieussecSauternes, France

Château Rieussec Sauternes is a Premier Cru Classé sweet white from Bordeaux, crafted primarily from botrytised Sémillon…Learn More »

$113

/750ml

Current Retail Average

95

/100

Average Pro Rating

Sauternes All Vintages Overview

About This Wine

Château Rieussec Sauternes is a Premier Cru Classé sweet white from Bordeaux, crafted primarily from botrytised Sémillon with a smaller share of Sauvignon Blanc (and occasionally Muscadelle), grown on gravelly sandy-clay soils bordering Château d’Yquem in Fargues. Typically rich and honeyed yet balanced by fresh acidity, it is known for intense notes of tropical and stone fruits, citrus, and floral nuances, and for its capacity to age gracefully…Learn More »

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VALUE (QPR)PRESTIGEAVAILABILITYPOPULARITYCRITIC SCORES

Sauternes Vintage Comparison

Retail Availability

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Zachys

🇺🇸Port Chester, NY
$108.99
2022
Rieussec 2022 (750ML)
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Zachys

🇺🇸Port Chester, NY
$109.99
2021
Rieussec 2021 (750ML)

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Sauternes · Knowledge Base

About Sauternes

Château Rieussec Sauternes is a Premier Cru Classé sweet white from Bordeaux, crafted primarily from botrytised Sémillon with a smaller share of Sauvignon Blanc (and occasionally Muscadelle), grown on gravelly sandy-clay soils bordering Château d’Yquem in Fargues. Typically rich and honeyed yet balanced by fresh acidity, it is known for intense notes of tropical and stone fruits, citrus, and floral nuances, and for its capacity to age gracefully for decades.