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Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé)
White dessert wine
4.8
Expert Rating
4.6
Most Reviewed
2001
375 mL
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Rieussec Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is an exquisite dessert wine from the renowned appellation of Sauternes in Bordeaux, France. It is made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, which are hand-harvested at optimum ripeness and carefully fermented in oak barrels. The result is a decadent, complex wine with notes of honey, apricot, pineapple, and lemon zest. On the palate, it offers a creamy texture and balanced acidity, with a long finish of honey, spice, and citrus. Château Rieussec Sauternes is a delightful wine and an excellent accompaniment to desserts and cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Château Rieussec Sauternes is a premier grand cru classé from the respected Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux.With scents of ripe apricot, honey, and orange blossom, this sweet, medium-bodied wine offers flavors of candied citrus, caramel, and almond. The wine has a balanced acidity, a rich texture, and a long, lingering finish.