Château Rieussec 1. Cru Sauternes 2010

A Premier Cru Classé from Sauternes, Château Rieussec 2010 is a richly layered sweet wine that balances opulent fruit and honeyed depth with refreshing acidity. Its 1855 classification reflects the estate’s longstanding place among the appellation’s leading producers.

Tasting Notes
Deep, luminous gold in the glass, it opens with expressive aromas of honey, toasted almond and ripe pineapple. The palate brings mango, papaya and mandarin, wrapped in a velvety, almost creamy texture; bright acidity keeps the sweetness poised and the finish long, with lingering notes of honeyed, ripe fruit. Properly stored, the wine has the structure to develop further over many years.

Production
The estate’s vineyards lie in Sauternes, where autumn mists from the Ciron and Garonne rivers encourage the development of noble rot, concentrating sugars and flavours in the grapes. Sauternes is typically made from carefully selected, botrytised fruit, harvested in successive passes as berries reach the desired ripeness. The blend includes Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, with blue cheese, foie gras or fruit-led desserts such as pear tart. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative finish to a meal. A brief period in the glass can help open its aromas; decanting is optional.

Producer
Château Rieussec is a historic Sauternes estate and was named a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984, it is one of the region’s best-known producers of botrytised sweet wine.

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