The 2010 Rieussec is a blend of 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle and is one of the crown jewels of Bordeaux’s sweet wine, sitting proudly alongside the top names of the region. Adjacent to Château d’Yquem, where gravelly clay soils over limestone provide superb drainage and reflect heat to the vines. Grapes are hand harvested in multiple passes to ensure only perfectly botrytised fruit is selected, then fermented and matured for around 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels. The 2010 vintage was fantastic for Chateau Rieussec, producing a Sauternes of extraordinary richness, balance and longevity.
The 2010 Rieussec is a blend of 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle and is one of the crown jewels of Bordeaux’s sweet wine, sitting proudly alongside the top names of the region. Adjacent to Château d’Yquem, where gravelly clay soils over limestone provide superb drainage and reflect heat to the vines. Grapes are hand harvested in multiple passes to ensure only perfectly botrytised fruit is selected, then fermented and matured for around 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels. The 2010 vintage was fantastic for Chateau Rieussec, producing a Sauternes of extraordinary richness, balance and longevity.
Producer: Chateau RieussecVarietal: 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% MuscadelleCountry: FranceRegion: Sauternes, BordeauxAlcohol: 14%Bottle size: 750ml
