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 »
$109
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
94
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Honeyed stone fruits, candied citrus and ripe mango glide through Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2022, lifted by a vivid line of acidity that keeps all that richness feeling poised rather than heavy. The texture is glossy yet energetic, with gentle spice and a faintly salty, mineral edge drawing out a very long, sweet but refreshing finish.
Roquefort and toasted walnuts; Foie gras terrine with brioche; Lemon cheesecake
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.