Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 1er Cru AOC, Chateau Rieussec
1961, Bordeaux, France
Classification Sauternes 1er Cru AOC
Colour / Type White
Bottle size 75cl
Alcohol 13%
Grape Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Average score 89
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About Chateau Rieussec
The Ch teau Rieussec vineyard extends to the border of Fargues and Sauternes and adjoins Ch teau d Yquem. Rieussec is one of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac, the vineyard covers 93 hectares of gravelly sandy-clay soil. The iconic grape variety of Sauternes, S millon, dominates (90%), followed by Sauvignon (7%) and Muscadelle (3%). Traditional Sauternes techniques are used and the harvests are carried out with selective pickings depending on the ripeness of the grapes and evolution of botrytis cinerea (noble rot). They last for 6 to 8 weeks from September to November. Production is low and firmly in the Ch teau Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ageing in oak barrels 18 to 26 months depending on the year, 50 to 55% in new barrels. The average annual production is around 6,000 cases. Carmes de Rieussec s name is a reference to the Carmelite monks in Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century. average annual production of 6,000 cases. R de Rieussec is produced on the Ch teau Rieussec estate, a Sauternes Premier Cru Class . It is partly produced from the same vines as the Sauternes. 20% of fermentation takes place in barrels. This technique enhances the wine s potential to age while preserving its freshness and the natural fruitiness from the grapes.