International Wines
Timed Online Auction, 3 - 15 September 2025
Bordeaux theme
Lot Estimate
ZAR 1 500 - 3 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 1 407
Location
Wine Storage
Delivery
Delivery within South Africa included
Shipping
About this Item
1985 R de Rieussec Blanc
1 (1 x 1) 750ml
Since this is a dry wine, it does not qualify for the Sauternes appellation. Incidentally, the making of dry wines has been the subject of lively debate in the region. It is regarded by some as a threat and by others as an opportunity. Rieussec comprises mostly Sémillon (60%), together with Sauvignon. The nose is superb, highly aromatic on exotic fruits (mango and papaya) and citrus fruits. On the palate it is superb, rich and fresh.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'A dry white intended as a counterpoint to Ygrec from Yquem, it was apparently only made once on account of it not attracting a popular following. By no means perfect, it was a wine that I found compelling nevertheless. Honeyed, nutty, earthy notes as you'd expect on a wine of this age but still some lime and tangerine and lovely coated acidity. It also managed to have breadth and depth, a rare combination. Proof once again of how well Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon combine (although this wine might also have contained a dash of Muscadelle).' - Christian Eedes, WineMag.co.za (Jan 2013)
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