Bordeaux Theme

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  • Rieussec; Sauternes; 2001; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml
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Rieussec
Sauternes, 2001
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

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

‘Like lemon curd on the nose, turning to honey and caramel. Full-bodied and very sweet, with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined. Electric acidity. Lasts for minutes on the palate. This is absolutely mind-blowing. This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted. Best after 2010.’ - James Suckling, Wine Spectator, 100/100 (Sept 2004) 

‘Manages to be both tangy and luscious. Broad. Electric vitality. Lovely and slightly brûlée. Not quite as sweet as the Suduiraut. Long and reverberant.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (Mar 2012)

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