{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-sauternes-2021","title":"Château Rieussec, Sauternes 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rieussec Sauternes 2021 is a refined sweet wine from one of the appellation’s most distinguished estates. With its luminous golden colour, seductive fruit and honeyed character, it combines richness with an appealing sense of balance. The estate has a long history, having belonged to the Carmelite order of Langon in the 18th century before becoming part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) portfolio in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows a delicate, light-golden hue. Its inviting bouquet reveals honey, white almond and ripe peach, creating an elegant and highly alluring first impression. On the palate, it is charming and harmonious, with luscious sweetness supported by freshness and a well-defined, balanced finish.\n\nSauternes wines are renowned for their ability to develop beautifully in bottle. While this 2021 vintage is already enjoyable, careful cellaring can allow its fruit, honeyed notes and nutty complexity to evolve over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are sourced from Château Rieussec’s vineyards in the Sauternes region, where the particular conditions favour the development of noble rot and concentrated, aromatic fruit. Each vintage is shaped by meticulous grape selection, parcel-by-parcel vinification and a strictly controlled fermentation in oak barrels. The wine is matured for approximately 16 to 26 months in barrels from the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), with half of the barrels renewed each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly chilled at around 10–12°C. Château Rieussec is an outstanding aperitif and pairs beautifully with oven-baked foie gras and grilled fresh figs, seafood snails in a Sauternes cream sauce, or bone marrow. Its sweetness and freshness also make it a natural match for desserts such as pure chocolate cake or grilled pineapple with delicate spices. Decanting is not essential, but a short decant can help open the wine when served young; older bottles are best handled gently to preserve their complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Rieussec has been a leading name in Sauternes for generations. In the 18th century, the estate belonged to the Carmelite monks of Langon, known as the Carmes de Langon. It was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984, when the property covered approximately 110 hectares, including 68 hectares of vineyards. Today, its reputation rests on rigorous selection, precise winemaking and careful barrel maturation, reinforcing Château Rieussec’s importance among the leading estates of Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54462489264465,"sku":"VDZ-10570100539728-53331329483088","price":178.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/rieu010.png?v=1785497598","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}