Rieussec R de Rieussec 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rieussec
Label Name:
 
R de Rieussec
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92 (2022) and other high reviews; Wine Advocate ~90 (Dec 2023). 5%

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and white‑flower aromas with peach, apricot and tropical hints; creamy, saline minerality and toasty oak, lively acidity and a long, slightly bitter citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled/poached white fish, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, goat cheese; Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry, spicy Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; gentle pressing, cold settling. Part of the Sémillon fermented/aged in oak barrels (new and used) with controlled temperature; blended and lightly oaked before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé (1855), owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984; produces Sauternes and the dry white ‘R de Rieussec’.