2*Étoiles
Hachette
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92/100
Decanter
"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 vats)
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
Enjoy with sea bream tartare, baked oysters, cod and vegetable papillote...
Château Rieussec
Bordeaux
Expert opinion
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
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
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 partly in barrels, with one-quarter new oak, this beautiful 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 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
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
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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