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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2014 375ml

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In best vintages, Rieussec will rival d'Yquems famed wines.

The vineyard extends from the border of Fargues and Sauternes, adjacent to Château d’Yquem on the east.

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2014

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Chateau Rieussec

Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

15 Plus Years

Cork

14.0%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

80 to 90% Sémillon – 10 to 20% Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Château Rieussec’s second wine is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its character consistently reveals a beautiful aromatic range dominated by citrus flavours. Carmes de Rieussec’s name is a reference to the Carmelite monks in Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century. - Winery Note
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Cassis, Plum, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cherry, Plum, Redcurrant

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Tasting Notes

Description

80 to 90% Sémillon – 10 to 20% Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Château Rieussec’s second wine is selected according to the same standards as the first wine. Its character consistently reveals a beautiful aromatic range dominated by citrus flavours. Carmes de Rieussec’s name is a reference to the Carmelite monks in Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century. - Winery Note

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Cassis, Plum, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cherry, Plum, Redcurrant

Food Pairings:

Pork

Red Meat

Chateau Rieussec

Château Rieussec covers approximately 93 hectares of prime vineyards bordering the famed d'Yquem vineyards on the western side. It was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the classification of 1855 and is the Sauternes is made with a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.

The vineyard was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of Château Lafite Rothschild in 1984, the latest in a long list of illustrious owners that have included the Gasqueton family who are also owners of famed Saint Estèphe preoperty Château Calon-Ségur.

In total four wines are produced at Chateau Rieussec of which three originate from the Sauternes appellation. Top of the pile is the classified growth Château Rieussec, next up is the second wine Carmes de Rieussec followed by Château de Cosse and a dry white wine from the Bordeaux AOC. The flagship Château Rieussec sees between 16 and 26 months in 55% new oak barrels, which varies according to vintage conditions.