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Description
THE Château Rieussec, located in the prestigious appellation of Sauternes, is renowned for its smooth and complex wines. Its unique terroir, influenced by the climat The oceanic influence and the presence of marl and clay allow for the production of wines with unparalleled aromatic richness. This vintage 2025 promises to dazzle wine lovers with its perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.
Producer
Producer
Among the most important in the appellation, the Rieussec vineyard covers 85 hectares at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes. It is adjacent to Château d'Yquem. Its sandy gravel (80%) or clayey (20%) soils have been coveted by many owners since its creation.
The emblematic grape variety of the Rieussec terroir is Sémillon, planted on the majority of the vineyard, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (17%) and Muscadelle (3%).
The techniques used in the vineyard are traditional in Sauternes. The harvest takes place from September to November, over 6 to 8 weeks, with several successive selections depending on the ripeness of the grapes and the development of botrytis cinerea (noble rot).
Production – at the mercy of Mother Nature – is often low. Here, they say that one vine produces one glass of wine.
Furthermore, 100% of the Rieussec vineyard is grassed over. An exception in the Sauternes region.
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Serving temperature 8–10 °C