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Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec Blanc Sec, 2021 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec Blanc Sec, 2021 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec Blanc Sec, 2021 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec Blanc Sec, 2021 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Chateau Rieussec, R de Rieussec Blanc Sec, 2021

White Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Rieussec

$37.99

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Chateau Rieussec was founded by Carmelite monks in the 18th century and classified as a First Growth in 1855. Since 1984, it has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), who have made significant improvements to both vineyards and winemaking. While the estate is famous for its sweet Sauternes, R de Rieussec is their dry white—originally made exclusively for the Rothschild family before market demand led to commercial release. The 2021 is roughly equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from one of Sauternes' highest and largest estates, bordering Château d'Yquem. Fermented partially in oak barrels from Château Lafite and aged 6 months on lees, it shows tropical fruit, floral notes, and warm flint minerality. A chance to taste First Growth quality in a refreshing, dry style.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 90
"Reimagined in a more vibrant style, in a Burgundy/Loire bottle, the 2021 R de Rieussec exhibits scents of citrus oil, gooseberry and botanicals, followed by a medium-bodied, bright and vibrant palate, with tangy acids and a nicely defined finish. It's an attractive middleweight that avoids the pungently varietal, heavily sulfitic caricatural style so prevalent in contemporary Bordeaux, while managing to reinvent what was historically a rather richer, more fruit-driven wine." -William Kelley

Decanter

D 93
"Vanilla-laced citrus and tropical fruit aromas with soft floral flecks. Generous and lively with pineapple, lemon and mango fruit giving richness while an undercurrent of salty, flint minerality gives tension and drive. Concentrated, long and balanced. 59% Sauvignon Blanc (vinified in stainless steel) and 41% Semillon (new oak barrels for six months with regular lees stirring). Grapes are grown on gravel soils over sandy clay." -Georgina Hindle

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied