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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2016 750ml
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2016 750ml
SKU:4401160601
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Chateau Rieussec is a classified Sauternes estate run by the team behind Chateau Lafite Rothschild. It makes rich, long-lived sweet wines from grapes shriveled by botrytis, the noble rot.
The 2016 is a blend of 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle, with around half new oak. It is pale to medium gold. Expect honeyed peach, apricot and marmalade, with mandarin peel, candied ginger, pineapple and a hint of wet stone. It is full bodied and opulent, but intense botrytis and fine acidity keep it fresh and lifted, and the finish is long. Lovely now, and built for long ageing.
Serve chilled, around 50 to 54°F, in a small white wine glass. Pair with foie gras, Roquefort or other blue cheese, or a fruit tart such as apricot or peach.
Wine Enthusiast: 97 points. Jeb Dunnuck: 97 points. Wine Advocate: 96 points.
Bottle size: 750ml
