Chateau Rieussec - Sauternes 2015 (375ml)
Price: $59.99
| Producer | Chateau Rieussec |
| Country | France |
| Varietal | Sauternes |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 34901 |
| Size | 375ml |
| ABV | 14.00% |
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Château Rieussec Sauternes consistently receives high ratings from critics and is praised for its richness, complexity, and balance of luscious sweetness with vibrant acidity. The wine often presents flavors and aromas of apricot, honey, citrus, tropical fruits, and spice.
Expert Reviews & Tasting Notes
Château Rieussec, a Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth), is lauded for its high quality and age-worthiness, with many vintages scoring in the 90+ range from major wine publications.
Overall Profile
The wine is known for its concentration of flavors, thick texture, and notes of honey-drenched pineapple, orange, and apricot. It is a full-bodied, very sweet wine with a lively, long, and often spicy finish.
According to critics like James Suckling, the wine is characterized by a balance of density and lightness, with vibrant acidity that keeps the sweetness in check.
The wine develops a deeper, more amber color as it ages, which is a normal trait for Rieussec.
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