Rieussec Sauternes 1er Cru 2019

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rieussec
Label Name:
 
Sauternes 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate) 94–96; James Suckling 93; Jancis Robinson 17/20; positive reviews from Vinous and Decanter (noting 13

Tasting Note
Honeyed nose of apricot, orange marmalade and honeysuckle with citrus and spice. Lush, viscous palate of candied citrus, dried stone fruit and toasted oak, brightened by lively acidity and a long, botrytised honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), fruit tarts or tarte Tatin, crème brûlée; Asian: Peking duck with hoisin, miso-glazed fish, mildly spiced Thai or Indian dishes, rich dim-sum desserts.

Production Method
Multiple selective hand-harvest passes to pick botrytised grapes; fermentation and élevage in French oak barrels (c.12–18 months); blended and bottled at the château.

Vineyard Info
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984. Estate (~93 ha) in Fargues, bordering Château d’Yquem, long Sauternes tradition.