2007 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Left Bank Bordeaux France
12.5%
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc.
The 2007 Rieussec is a blend of 87% Semillon, 4.5% Muscadelle and 8.5% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 13 September and 31 October. It has an almost Barsac-like bouquet with barley sugar joining the ginger and honeyed not...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2016 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Left Bank Bordeaux France
13.5%
White
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
The 2018 Rieussec has plenty of botrytis on the nose, along with scents of honey, white peach, saffron, lanolin and walnut that gain intensity with aeration. The very well balanced palate presents a viscous opening and a...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2006 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Sauternes-Barsac Bordeaux France
13.5%
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The 2006 Rieussec is a blend of 94% Semillon, 3% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle picked between 5 September and 10 October. The bouquet is a little smudged at first with marmalade and quince aromas, bit it soon clarifi...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2020 LES CARMES DE RIEUSSEC Sauternes Château Rieussec
Left Bank Bordeaux France
13.5%
White
Sémillon, Sauvignon.
Half-bottles
A classic and when you consider the risks associated with making this style of wine, an absolute bargain. Botrytis affected Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes deliver a wine with aromas of citrus, creme brulee, honey an...(read more)
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