{"product_id":"chateau-rieussec-sauternes-premier-grand-cru-classe-2009","title":"Château Rieussec Sauternes (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rieussec is one of the great names of Sauternes, and its 2009 Premier Grand Cru Classé shows exactly why this estate has earned such a celebrated reputation. Rich, layered and beautifully poised, it combines luxurious sweetness with the freshness and precision that make the finest Bordeaux dessert wines so compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a deep, luminous gold that speaks to both concentration and maturity. The nose is generous and complex, with notes of honey, toasted almond, ripe pineapple and a subtle exotic lift that adds to its richness.\n\nOn the palate, it unfolds in layers of mango, papaya and mandarin, wrapped in a creamy, silky texture. The sweetness is ample but never heavy, held in balance by bright acidity that keeps the wine elegant and focused. The finish is long and expressive, leaving impressions of honeyed stone fruit and sun-ripened tropical fruit. This is a wine with excellent aging potential, and the 2009 vintage has the structure to continue developing beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Rieussec is located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, where the region’s misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot, or Botrytis cinerea. The blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle is typical of the appellation, bringing richness, freshness and aromatic detail. Harvesting is carried out selectively, often in several passes through the vineyard, so that only perfectly botrytized grapes are picked, and vinification is done with care to preserve purity, balance and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe Château Rieussec lightly chilled, ideally at around 8–10°C, and consider decanting briefly if you want the aromas to open up more quickly. It pairs beautifully with fruit tarts, crème brûlée, almond-based desserts and blue cheeses such as Roquefort, but it is also exquisite served on its own as a luxurious finish to a special meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Rieussec is one of the most highly regarded estates in Sauternes and has long been recognized for producing wines of exceptional depth and longevity. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux classification, the château has helped define the style and prestige of the region. Today it remains a benchmark for rich, botrytized sweet wines and is admired worldwide for its consistency and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255046918481,"sku":"FW-1342","price":80.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ChateauRieussecSauternes_PremierGrandCruClasse_NV.png?v=1783456146","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-rieussec-sauternes-premier-grand-cru-classe-2009","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}