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Château Rieussec - Cru Classé 2009
Château Rieussec
Sauternes - aoc
75clGrape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon
Muscadelle
Sol
- gravelly sandy-clay soil
Elevage
- 18 to 26 months in Oak
Description
Château Rieussec has been a leading wine in Sauternes for several generations. Ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in 1855, it is made with a subtle blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Tasting
Eye : Delicate golden colour with soft green glints.
Nose : Intense with tremendous aromatic richness. Initial notes of citrus zest are followed by lemon tart, and then toasted notes reminiscent of freshly baked brioche.
Mouth : The palate offers mandarin zest and candied orange, enlivened by a touch of star anise which underscores the wine's aromatic freshness. Dense and rich, the palate has good length with a pleasant hint of bitterness on the finish.
Contains sulfites
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