Chateau Rieussec • Sauternes, France
Château Rieussec Sauternes is a Premier Cru Classé sweet white from Bordeaux, crafted primarily from botrytised Sémillon…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 Châ…Learn More »
$110
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Opening with a lifted, almost spring-like perfume over layers of caramel and gentle baking spice, Château Rieussec Sauternes 2021 feels poised and graceful rather than heavy. Medium in body and sweetness, it weaves together candied citrus, warm toffee tones and a subtle earthy savoriness, carried by a surprisingly energetic line of acidity that promises real development in bottle.
Roquefort cheese, Apricot tart, Roast chicken with morels and cream
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.