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Château Rieussec
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In the 18th century, the estate still belonged to the Carmelite monks. Today, Château Rieussec is a famous winery in Sauternes and was designated a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855.
The Rothschild (Lafite) family has managed the estate since 1984. The 85 hectares of vineyards lie next to Château d'Yquem. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes grow here on gravelly soils.
The secret lies in noble rot. It develops during damp autumn mornings and transforms the grapes into golden treasures. The result: a sweet wine with aromas of citrus and brioche.
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Guide Hachette des Vins 2 Sterne 2022
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Château Rieussec —
Luscious Sauternes from the heart of Bordeaux
Château Rieussec is one of the few wineries that was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855 — an award that still holds today. The 85 hectares of vineyards are located directly next to Château d'Yquem in the heart of Sauternes, on gravelly soils that give Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc a precise mineral base.
Since 1984, the estate has been in the hands of the Rothschild family, known for Château Lafite. Before that, the property belonged to the Carmelite monks in the 18th century — a history that gives the winery its own depth. The Rothschilds have gently modernized Rieussec without touching the character of the site.
The heart of the work here is Botrytis cinerea, the noble rot. Humid autumn mornings and dry afternoons create the conditions under which the grapes concentrate without rotting. In the glass, this shows as a golden yellow color, aromas of citrus confit, brioche, and dried apricot — with a freshness that balances the sweetness. With foie gras, Roquefort, or a ripe Munster.