Château Rieussec - Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
| Vintage: | 2014 |
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| Description: | For several generations, Château Rieussec has been the leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868, Charles Cocks remarked "Beyond any of the others, Rieussec produces wines very similar to Yquem wines". The techniques remain traditional and specific to the Sauternes region. In terms of yields, the traditional reference is that a single vine should produce a bottle of wine. Here, though, a single vine produces about a glass of wine. Traditional fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and can last as long as two months. The wine is aged for 16 to 26 months in oak barrels. The Sauternes appellation stretches on the left bank of the Garonne, about 50km South of Bordeaux. The natural humidity arising from the Ciron river provides the ideal conditions for the development of Botrytis Cinerea, also known as noble rot. Château |
| Price: | $ 48.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
