Product

[Chateau Rieussec 2016]

Robert Parker rating: 96/100

Chateau Rieussec is located in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux and is renowned worldwide for producing sweet white wines. The vineyards of Chateau Rieussec are situated on the hills of the villages of Sauternes and Fargues, adjacent to Chateau d'Yquem.As one of the largest estates in the Sauternes region, Chateau Rieussec has a vineyard area of as much as 93 hectares. Chateau Rieussec was classified as a first growth in the 1855 Sauternes and Barsac classification and became part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in 1984.In order to fully tap into the terroir potential of Chateau Rieussec, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite constructed new cellars and winemaking facilities, adding modern equipment to the grape sorting room and pressing room, thereby better showcasing the potential of Chateau Rieussec.

"Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Rieuss comes sashaying out of the glass with a beautiful floral and citrus perfume of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, yuzu, lime leaves, lecemongrass and fallen leaves with hints of nutmeg and candied ginger. Having shed a lot of the puppy fat from when I last tasted this from barrel, the palate reveals loads of elegant, tightly wound layers and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant." - Robert Parker

Grape varieties:

83% Semillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle

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