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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru – 2016

  • improving 2022 - 2046
  •  92/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Producer

Chateau Rieussec

Type

White - Sweet

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Advice

improving

Vineyard

Chateau Rieussec

Producer

Chateau Rieussec

Appellation

Sauternes

Designation

AOP

Classification

Premier Cru

Cuvee Bottling

Gallery

Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru

WO score

RP
96
V
-
JR
16
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Robert Parker
Tasted: 01/03/2019
Drink: 2021-2050

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Vinous
Tasted: 24/01/2019
Drink: 2022-2050
Author: Neal Martin

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Tasted: 21/01/2020
Drink: 2025-2040

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Profile

Area under vines: 93 hectares
Soils: gravel and clay
Average of the Vineyards : 35 years
Production: 6000 cases a year
Ageing:in 55% new oak barrels for 18 to 26 months
Grape varieties:
  • Semillon 90%
  • Sauvignon 7%
  • Muscadelle 3%

The Chateau makes two other wines:
  • Carmes de Rieussec :
    • Average Annual Production: 6000 Cases
    • Grape varieties:
      • Semillon 85%
      • Sauvignon 15%

  • Le R de Rieussec :
  • Average Annual Production: 2000 to 3000 Cases
  • Grape varieties:
    • Semillon 85%
    • Sauvignon 15%
  • Chateau de Cosse :
  • Average Annual Production: 1000 to 5000 Cases
  • Grape varieties:
    • Semillon 85%
    • Sauvignon 15%

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    Contact details

    Name

    Chateau Rieussec

    Address

    Château Rieussec, Fargues, France

    Website

    www.lafite.com/

    Email

    rieussec@lafite.com

    Phone

    +33 (0)5 57 98 14 10

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    Château Rieussec, Fargues, France
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