- Robert Parker (RP) points 95
- Vinous points
Château Rieussec
Price
€44.40 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
The 2011 Rieussec, a blend of 95% Semillon, 2% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle is an absolute dream. There is wonderful precision and mineralité on the nose, the new oak more integrated than a few months ago. The palate is beautifully balanced with clear honey, brioche and pralines, a sensual Rieussec that is utterly charming, hints of nougat and almond lingering on the long finish.
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Sweet
- Producer
- Château Rieussec
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Region
- Bordeaux
Technical
- Vintage
- 2011
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Size
- 37.5cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 10° - 12° C
- Drinking window
- 2020 - 2050
Food pairings
Key characteristics
About this wine
Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Rieussec comes sashaying out of the glass with a beautiful floral and citrus perfume of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, yuzu, lime leaves, lemongrass and fallen leaves with hints of nutmeg and candied ginger. Having shed a lot of the puppy fat from when I last tasted this from barrel, the palate reveals loads of elegant, tightly wound layers and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant.
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Behind the bottle
Producer
Château Rieussec
Chateau Rieussec is a prestigious wine producer located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France. This renowned estate is known for its exceptional sweet white wines, specifically its Sauternes appellation wines. The history…
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Region
Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…
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Appellation
Sauternes
Sauternes is a prestigious sweet wine appellation located in the Graves district of Bordeaux, France, situated approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Bordeaux city. The appellation encompasses five communes: Sauternes, Barsac…
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