Chateau Rieussec Sauternes Premier Cru – 2007

  • Ready 2016 - 2038
  •  94/100
  •  France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Graves > Sauternes

Producer

Chateau Rieussec

Type

White - Sweet

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Rieussec

Producer

Chateau Rieussec

Appellation

Sauternes

Designation

AOP

Classification

Premier Cru

Cuvee Bottling


Gallery


WO score

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Tasting notes

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Tasted: 28/09/2017
Drink: 2020-2045


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Tasted: 07/01/2008
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Tasted: 14/04/2008
Drink: 2018-2035


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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

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    Château Rieussec, Fargues, France
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    Trade Summary (Bids and Offers)

    Case size Tax status bid offer Recent
    12x75cl IB £ 350
    (kr 4,979)
    £ 345
    (kr 4,908)
    6x75cl DP £ 145
    (kr 2,063)

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    Description Case Qty Total Action
    Offer 12x75cl 1 £ 350.00
    (kr 4,978.68)
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    Offer 12x75cl 1 £ 350.00
    (kr 4,978.68)
    Buy now

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