2015 Chateau Rieussec Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes 6x75cl

Chateau Rieussec

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 96+

Drink To: 2021-2042

Carmes de Rieussec is a sweet wine fermented in barrels made by Château Rieussec in AOC Sauternes (Bordeaux) with the Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon varieties.Carmes de Rieussec originates from 93 hectares of vineyards which are located between Fargues and Sauternes, within the Bordeaux wine region. They are old vines planted in gravel soils, with sedimentary deposits. The harvest is manual and, due to being carried outin several batches, can last between a month and a half and 2 months.Once the Carmes de Rieussec grape has been meticulously selected, fermentation in wooden barrels begins. The wine is then aged for 18 months in French oak barrels
£222.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

94
Neal Martin

The 2015 Rieussec has a fragrant and quite floral bouquet, scents of yellow flower and earthy aromas filtering through the honeyed fruit. The palate is well balanced with a tang of marmalade and quince on the entry. This is pure and creamy in texture with shades of coconut and creme brulee toward the punter, friendly finish. Lovely. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.

96+
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

"A blend of 86% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, the 2015 Rieussec reveals a bright, pale straw-gold color and is a little closed at this youthful stage, yet it offers wonderful purity and depth, featuring notes of lemon marmalade, orange blossoms, beeswax and acacia honey with hints of preserved kumquats and peach compote. Very elegant and fine in the medium to full-bodied mouth, it features a racy backbone cutting through the earthy and citrus layers, finishing long and spicy."

19/20
JancisRobinson.com

Tasted blind. Strong coconut note and lovely satin-smooth creamy texture. Gorgeous! Such intensity and layers. Really glorious.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Sauternes

VINTAGE

2015

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

96+

DRINK TO

2021-2042

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