Retour Château Rieussec - Sauternes - Blanc - 2014
COUNTRY/REGION: Bordeaux
DESIGNATION: AOP Sauternes
CLASSIFICATION: Premier Cru Classé
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2014
GRAPE VARIETY: 93% Sémillon, 5% Sauvignon, 2% Muscadelle
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep yellow with good intensity.
Nose Aromas of candied fruit and candied citrus, mixed with floral notes and a delicate woody touch.
Palate Fresh and suave at the same time, with luscious flavors of fruit, this wine stands out for its fine acidity and great amplitude, with a pure, delicate finish of candied apricot.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 8 and 10°C.
Food Blue-veined cheeses such as Roquefort and Fourme d'Ambert, raw or semi-cooked foie gras with fig confit, grilled lobster, poached pear or pear puff pastry with vanilla ice cream, apple tart, exotic fruit sorbet, or why not simply enjoy with friends as an aperitif.
Cellar ageing From now until 2045 and beyond for enthusiasts
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine The jewel in the crown of the Rothschild estates (Lafite branch), Château Rieussec enjoys a terroir adjacent to Yquem that places it among the favorites of the Sauternes crus classés. Situated on one of the highest points in the appellation, this 1er Cru classé from the commune of Fargues always impresses with its power and richness, without ever lacking freshness. As such, it makes a wonderful aging wine, accentuating its savory, unctuous profile over time.
Wine Of great complexity, the 2014 white Château Rieussec Sauternes profiles an ample, creamy wine of great suavity, carried by beautiful notes of candied fruit and candied citrus, relayed by a beautiful vivacity. The result is a pleasant sensation of purity and delicacy that carries through to the delicate palate. Rated 95-97/100 by Parker, this is one of the vintage's great successes.
Vinification Harvested in several passages. Fermentation followed by ageing for 18 to 26 months, depending on the vintage, of which 50 to 55% in new barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2022
Guide RVF 2018 : 17,5/20
Guide B+D 2018: 17.5/20
Robert Parker : 95-97/100