Chateau Rieussec Sauternes

Vintage: 2020

. Original price: . Final price: $119.98

Chateau Rieussec, a prestigious estate in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, is renowned for its exquisite sweet wines. The growing season showcases the classic blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, which thrive in the region's unique microclimate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of botrytized grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels, which imparts a rich complexity to the wine. The resulting wine is characterized by luscious notes of apricot, honey, and citrus, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish. This Sauternes pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-based desserts.

Professional Scores

94

The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting

Vinous

94

The 2020 Rieussec has a slightly more petrolly bouquet than its peers, well-defined and focused—not complex, but there is admirable purity. The palate is very elegant on the entry, with superb levels of botrytis and a silver bead of acidity that upholds focus and tension. This Sauternes fans out wonderfully on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting

Vinous

750ml