Château Rieussec 2010, Sauternes 1° Grand Cru Classé - 37,5cl - Parker 90
€58.90
(€157.07 L)
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Strong colour. Very floral, vivid nose, light, well-integrated woodiness. The palate is fresh, elegant and complex with a lively, slightly spicy finish, and some notes of exotic fruit.
Product description
Château Rieussec 2010 is a sweet white wine from the Sauternes appellation, classified 1er Grand Cru Classé in 1855. This vintage is characterised by its aromatic richness and its balance between power and freshness. The blend is 92% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Blanc and 3% Muscadelle. The grapes were harvested by hand, with a rigorous selection of those affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The wine was aged for 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Colour: Bright golden yellow.
Nose: Aromas of ripe yellow fruit, exotic fruit, honey and white flowers.
Palate: Smooth, with notes of candied fruit, vanilla and brioche, and a long finish.
Scores awarded
Robert Parker (WA): 90/100
James Suckling: 96/100
Wine Spectator: 94/100
Jancis Robinson: 16/20
Vinous (Neal Martin): 96/100
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with :
Foie gras
Blue cheeses
Desserts based on exotic fruits or white chocolate
Serve between 10 and 12°C. This wine can be kept until 2050.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,375l |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Sémillon 96%, Sauvignon 4% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink chilled between 4 and 8°C. |
| Taste | Sweet, liquorice wine |
| Producer | Propriété du Château Rieussec, 33164 Fargues, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
| Environmental certification | High environmental value |
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