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| Weight | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Region | Sauternes (Bordeaux) |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| Wine color | Dessert wines |
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The 2001 Château Rieussec is a prestigious sweet Bordeaux from Sauternes. The château was classified as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification and has been one of the appellation’s leading producers for generations.
The 2001 vintage enjoys an exceptionally strong reputation in Sauternes. Thanks to the development of noble rot, highly concentrated grapes were harvested while retaining sufficient freshness. After more than two decades of bottle aging, this wine displays a beautiful combination of ripe fruit, honeyed notes, spices, and tertiary aromas.
Complex aromas of apricot, candied citrus, dried fruit, honey, orange zest, vanilla, saffron, and subtle spices. On the palate, the wine is rich and concentrated, with a lovely, fresh structure that balances the sweetness. The finish is long, layered, and elegant.
Serve at around 10–12°C. Excellent with foie gras, blue cheese, refined desserts featuring apricot or citrus, and dishes with a sweet-savory contrast. A mature Sauternes of this caliber is also excellent when served on its own.
Château Rieussec behoorde ooit toe aan de karmelieten van Langon. Na de Franse Revolutie kwam het domein in andere handen; in 1855 kreeg het de status Premier Cru Classé. Sauternes dankt zijn bijzondere zoetheid aan edele rotting: een schimmel die onder de juiste omstandigheden het water in de druiven laat verdampen en hun smaken concentreert. Zo ontstaat uit iets wat elders een probleem zou zijn een uitzonderlijke wijn.
Compare with 2015 Château Rieussec, 1983 Château Doisy-Védrines, 1996 Château Doisy-Védrines. Be sure to check out our wine selection.
