Château Rieussec Sauternes 1cc. 2016 0,375l

Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec Sauternes 1cc. 2016 0,375l

Château Rieussec in Sauternes is a Premier Cru Classé and one of the leading names in sweet white Bordeaux. On sandy, gravelly soils around Fargues grow mainly sémillon with sauvignon blanc and muscadelle, grapes that develop noble rot and intense concentration. The wine offers scents of honey, apricot, peach, candied orange and tropical fruit, accented by vanilla and caramel from barrel ageing. On the palate it is rich, creamy and unctuous, yet lifted by vibrant acidity. The long, luscious sweetness feels luxurious rather than heavy. It is a classic match for foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts or spicy dishes that play with sweet-and-savoury contrast.

48,00

€ 128,00/l incl. VAT, plus shipping

In stock - estimated delivery by Tuesday

Brand
Château Rieussec
Region
Europe - France - Bordeaux - Left Bank - Sauternes Barsac
Category
Wines - White wine
grape varieties
83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle
ID
28567
Vintage
2016
Content
0,375l
Serving temperature
14 °C
Soil Type
sandy gravel; clay; limestone outcrops
Vineyard
Fargues/Sauternes; Château Rieussec, adjacent to Château d’Yquem
Peak maturity
great aging potential

Château Rieussec

When autumn mists drift between the Ciron and the Garonne, the Sauternes-Barsac hillsides reveal why Château Rieussec in Fargues was crowned a 1er Grand Cru Classé in 1855. On gravel and sandy-clay, Sémillon dominates; harvesting is done in successive tries, picking only berries touched by noble rot so sweetness comes with lift, not weight....

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The grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon is a classic white grape of Bordeaux and Sauternes, also famous in Australia's Hunter Valley. It offers citrus, wax, honey, texture and ageing potential.

It pairs with shellfish, roast chicken, creamy sauces, mushrooms, soft cheese, foie gras and fruit desserts. A refined white grape for dry and sweet wines. Sémillon
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