CHATEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Grand Cru Classe, Sauternes 2021 Bottle
Dessert Wine | France | Bordeaux | Barsac and Sauternes | 75cl
£89.95
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Barsac and Sauternes
Wine Style: Sweet
Grapes: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Description
Château Rieussec, an esteemed Grand Cru Classé estate, is renowned for its exceptional Sauternes and dedication to quality winemaking. Its terroir, coupled with meticulous viticulture, allows the team to produce precise wines that reflect their unique environment. The 2021 Rieussec showcases a delicate golden colour with soft green glints and an intense, aromatic nose featuring notes of citrus zest, lemon tart, and freshly toasted brioche. On the palate, vibrant mandarin and candied orange flavors are enlivened by a touch of star anise, leading to a rich, lengthy finish with a pleasant hint of bitterness. Rated 93 points by The Wine Advocate, this medium-bodied wine is perfectly balanced and supple. It also garnered 93-94 points from James Suckling, highlighting its spice, caramel, and delightful complexity. With a drinking window from 2024 to 2040, Rieussec promises a captivating tasting experience for enthusiasts
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An independent estate, recognised for its Grand Cru Classé, Château Rieussec, Rieussec also produces a second Sauternes, Carmes de Rieussec and a dry white wine, R de Rieussec. Its unique terroir associated with the know-how and exemplary viticulture applied by its team, allow it to produce precise and quality wines. Surrounded by water and nature, the estate, endowed with a simple and rigorous architecture, is distinguished by its free contours.
JANCIS ROBINSON 18 points
Tasted blind. Charming and well balanced. Pungent with real drive. Unselfconsciously great. Spicy. (JR)
THE WINE ADVOCATE 93 points
Drink Date: 2024 - 2040 - Revealing a fruity, energetic bouquet, the 2021 Rieussec, a blend of 91% Sémillon and 9% Sauvignon Blanc, is a great performance in Sauternes. Medium to full-bodied, supple and enveloping, it’s perfectly balanced with a fleshy core of fruit and a mineral, saline finish. - Reviewed by: Yohan Castaing
JAMES SUCKLING 93-94 Points
17 May, 2022 – Medium-bodied with spice and caramel. Dried mushroom and cloves. Orange peel and burnt orange. Medium-sweet.