The 2nd wine of Château Rieussec 1er cru Sauternes. A touch lighter than its big brother but with the same intensity of flavour and drinking perfectly now. Great value for money and perfect with fois gras, stilton and rich desserts such as Eton mess.
Chateau Rieussec, Les Carmes de Rieussec, Sauternes 2017
Pack Size: 1x75cl£18.96 (In Bond)£25.95 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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Chateau Rieussec Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes 2016
The 2016 Rieussec is gorgeous. Despite the relatively low acidity of the vintage, it preserves a good deal of aromatic freshness, with plenty of lemon confit, passion fruit and coconut overtones. The... decision to lower the Sémillon a touch and increase the Sauvignon Blanc has paid handsome rewards. The 2016 is not a truly profound Sauternes - that would have been nearly impossible this vintage - but it comes close. Quite frankly, it is nearly impossible to spit.
Rating: 93-96
Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2017)
A step up over the Carmes de Rieussec, the beautiful 2016 Château Rieussec has remarkable purity and freshness while still packing beautiful depth of fruit. Honeyed peach, apricot, flower oil, and even a hint of wet stone all emerge from this full-bodied, thick, opulent effort. I love it. It has a rounded, sexy style ideal for drinking any time over the coming 15-20 years. The 2016 is a final blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. 37.5cl bottles.
Drinking range: 2019 - 2037
Rating: 97
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com (Feb 2019)
The 2016 Rieussec is a blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle picked form 26 September until 4 November. It has a much more straightforward bouquet compared to the 2015 with light honeysuckle and white flower aromas. There is good acidity in the mouth thanks the passerillé berries, nicely balanced with a touch of orange zest towards the linear finish that will hopefully gain more weight during its élevage. It is likely to be an earlier-drinking Rieussec than the 2015.
Rating: 92-94
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Apr 2017)
Lots of botrytis here in addition to dried mushrooms and dried fruit such as pineapple and peaches. Medium to full body. Medium sweet. Very long and intense. A triumph.
Rating: 98-99
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (Apr 2017)
Pack Size: 1x37.5cl£22.29 (In Bond)£28.34 (Inc. UK Duty & VAT)
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| In Bond | £22.29 | £28.34 | Immediate |
| In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If In Bond wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address, UK Duty and VAT are required to be paid before the delivery can take place. If In Bond wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export, no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. | |||
