COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
PRODUCER
Château Rieussec
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Rieussec 2019 is a Premier Grand Cru Classé wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984. The Sauternes region is known for its sweet wines, which are produced with the help of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The 2019 vintage benefited from specific climatic conditions that supported the development of this fungus. The estate is also noted for its commitment to sustainability and has introduced modern bottle designs.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€250
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Premier Grand Cru Classé since 1855.
Fact 02
Owned by the Rothschild family since 1984.
Fact 03
Modern bottle design uses recycled glass.
Fact 04
Noble rot is essential for its sweetness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Château Rieussec 2019 relies on the careful cultivation of grapes in the Sauternes terroir, where specific climatic conditions foster the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Harvests are conducted through multiple selective passes to ensure only the most suitable grapes are collected. Fermentation typically occurs in French oak barrels, with some Sauvignon Blanc potentially fermented in stainless steel. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period in oak barrels for 18 to 26 months. The estate also incorporates sustainability practices, such as using recycled glass for its bottles, and has introduced innovative packaging.
