- Robert Parker (RP) points 96
- Vinous points
Château Rieussec
Price
€87.60 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
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.
More information
Provenance
- Type
- Sweet
- Producer
- Château Rieussec
- Country
- France
- Appellation
- Sauternes
- Region
- Bordeaux
Technical
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Size
- 75cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 10° - 12° C
- Drinking window
- 2020 - 2035
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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