Château Rieussec - Sauternes - White - 2009

Wine:

A sun-drenched, generous vintage, 2009 gave Rieussec the chance to craft one of the greatest wines in its history. Dense and silky, with an intoxicating depth of aromas, this Sauternes combines vibrant, refined sweetness with sheer elegance—an undisputed benchmark for the entire appellation.

Vinification:

Hand harvested from September 17 to October 15 in four stages. Fermented in barrels and aged for 26 months in new barrels.

Residual sugar: 157 g/l

Color:

Deep yellow with beautiful intensity.

Nose:

Aromas of fresh fruit and candied citrus combined with notes of flowers and fresh almonds.

Palate:

A Sauternes with exceptional aromatic richness, smooth, dense, and generous.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Blue cheeses such as Roquefort, Fourme d'Ambert, foie gras, raw or semi-cooked, accompanied by candied figs, grilled lobster, poached pears or pear puff pastry with vanilla ice cream, apple tart, exotic fruit sorbet, or why not simply enjoy with friends as an aperitif.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts

As a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Sauternes, Château Rieussec has always done things its own way—producing wines bursting with outrageous richness and the kind of power that turns downright hedonistic with age.

And this 2009 vintage? Simply phenomenal. Parker pinned it with a towering 98/100.