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Château RieussecSauternes 2010 375mL
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Although a reasonably sizeable estate for Sauternes, covering some 75 hectares of vineyards, Chateau Rieussec still manages to maintain its reputation at the very upper end of Sauternes wines, anchored by its distinguishable richness density and concentration in style. The vineyards are located adjacent to Chateau d'Yquem, and the property is owned by doyens of Bordeaux in the Domaines Barons de Rothschild. The vineyards are planted to 89% S?millon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle with low-yielding vines. The fruit is fermented in stainless steel and oak barrels, before maturing in around 70% new oak for up to two years. In best vintages, Rieussec will rival d'Yquems famed wines.
Although a reasonably sizeable estate for Sauternes, covering some 75 hectares of vineyards, Chateau Rieussec still manages to maintain its reputation at the very upper end of Sauternes wines, anchored by its distinguishable richness density and concentration in style. The vineyards are located adjacent to Chateau d'Yquem, and the property is owned by doyens of Bordeaux in the Domaines Barons de Rothschild. The vineyards are planted to 89% S?millon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle with low-yielding vines. The fruit is fermented in stainless steel and oak barrels, before maturing in around 70% new oak for up to two years. In best vintages, Rieussec will rival d'Yquems famed wines.
Sweet wines have a noticeable, persistent sweetness.
- TypeSauvignon Blanc Semillon
- Size375mL
- RegionBordeaux
- Current Vintage2010
- Standard Drinks4.1
- Alcohol Volume7%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameChâteau Rieussec
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessSweet
Vintage 2010
96 points erobertparker.com
The 2010 Rieussec was missing a little intellect when I tasted it from barrel. Now in bottle it has become a contender for the finest Sauternes of the vintage. It is blessed with a pure and lifted bouquet with ripe peach, nectarine and honey, hints of shaved ginger poke their head above the surface with aeration. It is very subtle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, perfectly judged acidity and convincing harmony. This is a sophisticated Sauternes with superb mineralite and outstanding persistency. I will confess that I pinned this as “Yquem” and was both shocked and pleased when its identity was revealed. Go buy. Drink 2016-2035.
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