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R de Rieussec - Bordeaux blanc 2022

Bordeaux

White

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"This pretty, mineral white wine has a new, modern look!

"A blend of Sauvignon (55%) and Semillon aged partially in barrels, with one-quarter new oak, this very fine white evokes an assertive mineral character with a hint of shellfish right from the opening, enhanced by fine floral nuances. The fresh, citrusy attack, the fine development on the palate, between tension and roundness, and the finish of fine bitters make up a complete, energetic and balanced wine, underpinned by a great mineral and chalky character". (Guide Hachette - Edition 2025)

Features

Estate

Château Rieussec

Cuvée

R

Vintage

2022

Designation

Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

55% Sauvignon blanc, 45% Sémillon

Terroirs

Sandy-clay gravel at the junction of Fargues and Sauternes (93 ha vineyard adjacent to Château d'Yquem)

Viticulture

In conversion to organic farming

Harvest

Manual in small crates

Winemaking

Gentle pressing to preserve the aromatic freshness of the grapes. After cold settling, a large proportion of Semillon musts are vinified in new oak and one-wine barrels. Sauvignon grape musts are mainly vinified in low-temperature stainless steel tanks, and to a lesser extent in one-wine barrels.

Breeding

6 months (50% in barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks)

Alcohol content

12,5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Notes of thyme, lemon, green citrus (combava and lime)

Mouth

Slightly smoky and vanilla with a fresh vegetal side. Lively, fresh attack with a very mineral, chalky aspect. Clean, lively palate, slightly toasted, with a saline finish prolonged by a gentle grapefruit bitterness.

Serve

AT 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2032

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with sea bream tartare, baked oysters, cod and vegetable papillote...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Rieussec, one of the jewels in the crown of the Rothschild estates, sometimes suffers unfairly from the commercial policy of its distribution, which overshadows the nobility of its terroir adjacent to Yquem and the perfectionism of its production. The wine impresses with its power and richness without lacking in freshness, thanks to exemplary technical mastery of bottling. The remarkable ageing of the 1988, 1989 and 1990 should silence any criticism. The second Carmes wine is no demagoguery, displaying all the richness expected from this type of soil, with more rapid development in bottle.

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100

About the wine:

Lively, tangy, bright and energetic. It retains a feeling of serenity and seriousness. The brightness softens fairly quickly to give way to a fresher, creamy, salty touch, and some flinty minerality on the finish. I like the initial brightness and intensity of apple, lemon, peach and apricot before it narrows into a long finish. 2025-2032

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2025) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2020) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

A blend of Sauvignon (55%) and Semillon aged partially in barrels, with a quarter of the wood new, this beautiful white wine evokes an assertive mineral character with a hint of shellfish right from the opening, enhanced by fine floral nuances. The fresh, citrusy attack, the fine development on the palate, between tension and roundness, and the finish of fine bitters make up a complete, energetic and well-balanced wine, underpinned by a great mineral and chalky character. 2026-2032

About the domain :

Formerly the estate of the Carmes de Langon convent, Ch. Rieussec is established on an elevated position to the west of the commune of Fargues, of which it is the only 1er cru. Its square tower dominates a gravelly hilltop at the same height as its immediate neighbor, Yquem. Its well-established reputation earned it the rank of 1er cru classé in 1855. The estate passed through a succession of owners until 1984, when it was purchased by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite in Pauillac). This acquisition brought significant technical, financial and human resources to this vast 90-hectare unit, 72 of which are vineyards.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the domain :


RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

A Premier Cru Classé located in the commune of Fargues, Rieussec has always displayed a singular personality, with wines that are sometimes very powerful and rich in liqueur. When the wines are young, the noble rot takes on slightly less delicate aromas than elsewhere, but ageing compensates for this with beautiful liqueur-like flavors. While Rieussec may have disappointed in high-yield vintages, the level has been adjusted in more recent vintages. The 2013 and 2015 vintages vigorously express a fresher, more delicate style. A progression to follow closely.

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