Rieussec Sauternes 1er Cru 2022
| Category: | Sweet Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Rieussec |
| Label Name: | Sauternes 1er Cru |
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Sauternes (Bordeaux) - Fargues |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14% |
| Grape(s): | 93% S |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 5 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 8-10°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 95 (Yohan Castaing); Vinous 93-95 (Neal Martin); The Wine Independent 94-96. fermented in new and one-year barrels and matured ~18 months in oak
Tasting Note
Lush honeyed apricot, mango and dried citrus with orange blossom, spice and botrytis complexity; bright acidity balances intense sweetness, finishing long and mineral-tinged.
Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), fruit tarts, crème brûl
Production Method
Hand-harvested with multiple selective picks for noble rot (Botrytis); fermented in oak (new for S
Vineyard Info
Premier Cru Class
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