Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Rieussec. Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, it is made with a subtle blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Wine type: Sauternes, 1st Cru Classé - Chateau Rieussec - Partenariat Privilegié Baron de Rothschild.
Alcohol content: 14°
Region: Chateau Rieussec vineyard extends to the border of Fargues and Sauternes - France.
Grape/blend: 93% Sémillon, 2% Muscadelle, 5% Sauvignon.
Type soil: sandy-clay soil.
Colour: sparkling yellow.
Aroma: the nose is delicate, with scents of wild flowers. There are also notes of candied citrus fruit and melon. The wood is well-integrated.
Tasting notes: it reveals a pleasant acidity, with a good balance between freshness and richness. Citrus fruit is again present, with notes of orange. The long, fresh finish develops classic notes of candied apricots. While having a good potential to improve with age, this is also a wine that can be enjoyed relatively young.
Serving suggestions: perfect with foie gras, lobster, shrimps, blue cheeses or an old Comté. Serving 8/10°C.
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Editor's note: Sauternes is a French sweet wine from the Sauternais region of the Graves section in Bordeaux. Sauternes is made from Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc, and Muscadelle grapes that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot. Sauternes - Aquitaine - France.
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