Rieussec Sauternes 1er Cru 2016

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rieussec
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (WA, Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96+ (review). Vinous/Antonio Galloni 94–97; Neal Martin 92–94/93. James Suckling ~97. Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20

Tasting Note
Lush honeyed apricot, orange marmalade, saffron and lanolin with bright citrus lift and botrytis spice; viscous, balanced by racy acidity and a very long, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras (terrine or seared), blue cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton), fruit tarts or crème brûlée; Asian: Peking duck, spicy Thai curries, mango sticky rice, and soy-glazed scallops.

Production Method
Selective hand harvest of botrytised grapes, barrel fermentation and élevage 18–26 months (≈50–55% new oak); strict barrel selection for the grand vin.

Vineyard Info
Château Rieussec, a 1er Cru Classé estate (93 ha) adjoining Yquem, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984; modernised cellars and reduced yields for quality.