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Live Virtual Auction, 11 July 2021

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ZAR 3 518
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  • Rieussec; Sauternes; 1997; 3 (1 x 3); 375ml
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ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
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ZAR 3 518

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Rieussec
Sauternes, 1997
3 (1 x 3) 375ml

Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (of Lafite), Rieussec is a Premier Cru Classé Sauternes property located in the commune of Fargues, next to Châteaux d'Yquem, at one of the highest points in the appellation. Rieussec was first established as a wine estate by a chapter of Carmelite monks, who remained owners until the French Revolution when the property was siezed and auctioned off to a Bordeaux wine merchant, Jean-Baptiste Mareilhac. In 1984, Rieussec was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild. The estate's 75 hectares of vines are planted with 89% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. Despite its pedigree and exceptional quality, Rieussec is still relatively affordable compared to fellow Sauternes d'Yquem, as well as other top sweet wines from Bordeaux.

Critics Ratings

‘This wine contains an extremely high percentage of Semillon (usually about 90%), which was to its benefit in 1997. The wine is light medium gold-colored, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.’ - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Apr 2000)

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