Château Rieussec

Sauternes

2010

Blend

92% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon blanc, 3% Muscadelle

Wine designation

Château Rieussec, Sweet, 2010
Category: Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Consider pairing with pan-fried foie gras or terrine, roast chicken with apricots, or blue cheeses such as Roquefort.
Data sheet

Château Rieussec

Sauternes

2010

Tasting notes

With its deep golden color, it offers a captivating bouquet blending aromas of honey, candied apricot, and white flowers. On the palate, it seduces with its richness and perfect balance between the sweetness of residual sugar and the freshness of acidity. The flavors of exotic fruits, citrus, and vanilla intertwine harmoniously, leaving a long, smooth, and persistent finish.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 85 hectares
Soil composition: Sandy-clay gravel

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Lightly pressed, the must is left to settle before being transferred to new barrels for fermentation.
Maceration technique: Fermented separately in barrels.
Aging: Oak Barrels
Left with lees and stirred regularly until mid-December, then racked and blended before left to age for 12 months
Type of oak: French

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Purchased by Domaines Baron de Rothschild in 1984. Château Rieussec has a unique location, just between Yquem and Fargues. In the 18th century the estate belonged to the Carmelite monks in Langon, rated a first great growth. Carmes de Rieussec is the second wine of this great estate.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

The Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) were awarded B Corp certification, a significant milestone in their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The certification requires companies to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.