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Sauternes Chateau Rieussec 2018 375ml
€62.20
(€165.87 / L)
VAT included
The Sauternes and Barsac AOCs are located south of Bordeaux, specifically in the Graves. Both AOCs date back to 1936. The area known as Sauternais comprises five
communes: Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes; while that of Barsac exclusively comprises the commune from which it takes its name. It is worth noting
that these regulations allow Barsac producers to name their wines both Barsac and Sauternes AOC (both are often mentioned on the label), while Sauternes producers can
only name their wines Sauternes AOC. The area's soils are of alluvial origin with a good presence of limestone; what gives this area its unique characteristics is the
microclimate created by the Garonne and Ciron rivers and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean: these presences are decisive in favouring the development of pourriture noble,
noble rot, on the grapes, creating a unique concentration. The varieties used for the AOC Sauternes and Barsac are: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
The quality of the wines produced in these areas has a long history, in fact already in 1855 Napoleon III, drawing up the first classification of Crus, recognised Château
d'Yquem as the only Premier Cru Supérieur located outside the Medoc, followed by two other categories: Premier Cru (11 Châteaux) and Deuxième Cru (15 Châteaux).
Varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
Vineyards: The Château Rieussec vineyards extend to the border between Fargues and Sauternes: it is one of the largest estates in Sauternes and Barsac and covers 93
hectares. The soil is gravelly-sandy-clayey.
Vinification: Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé is aged between 18 and 26 months depending on the vintage in new barrels (50 to 55%).
Characteristics: Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé has a beautiful, brilliant golden colour. This Rieussec has a remarkable aromatic freshness, linked to the unusually
high proportion of Sauvignon in the blend (25%). Aromas of citrus fruits, honey and candied apricots are accompanied by well-integrated oak notes. Citrus aromas
predominate on the palate, while the finish is long with a touch of spice.
communes: Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes; while that of Barsac exclusively comprises the commune from which it takes its name. It is worth noting
that these regulations allow Barsac producers to name their wines both Barsac and Sauternes AOC (both are often mentioned on the label), while Sauternes producers can
only name their wines Sauternes AOC. The area's soils are of alluvial origin with a good presence of limestone; what gives this area its unique characteristics is the
microclimate created by the Garonne and Ciron rivers and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean: these presences are decisive in favouring the development of pourriture noble,
noble rot, on the grapes, creating a unique concentration. The varieties used for the AOC Sauternes and Barsac are: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.
The quality of the wines produced in these areas has a long history, in fact already in 1855 Napoleon III, drawing up the first classification of Crus, recognised Château
d'Yquem as the only Premier Cru Supérieur located outside the Medoc, followed by two other categories: Premier Cru (11 Châteaux) and Deuxième Cru (15 Châteaux).
Varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.
Vineyards: The Château Rieussec vineyards extend to the border between Fargues and Sauternes: it is one of the largest estates in Sauternes and Barsac and covers 93
hectares. The soil is gravelly-sandy-clayey.
Vinification: Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé is aged between 18 and 26 months depending on the vintage in new barrels (50 to 55%).
Characteristics: Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé has a beautiful, brilliant golden colour. This Rieussec has a remarkable aromatic freshness, linked to the unusually
high proportion of Sauvignon in the blend (25%). Aromas of citrus fruits, honey and candied apricots are accompanied by well-integrated oak notes. Citrus aromas
predominate on the palate, while the finish is long with a touch of spice.
DW SAUTE RIEUSSEC 18
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Data sheet
- Year
- 2018
- Type
- Dessert wine