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Château Rieussec 1986 / Half Bottle
The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.
Producer
Vintage
1998
ABV
14%
Type
Sweet Wine
Size
37.5cl
Closure
Cork
Grape Varietal
Producer
Château Rieussec
Once belonging to the Carmelite monks in Langon, the renowned Château Rieussec is now owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), since they purchased the estate in 1984. Chateau Rieussec was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc.
Location
Rieussec, 33210 Fargues, Sauternes, Bordeaux
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Geography
France
France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.
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Classification
Premier Cru
Premier Cru is a vineyard classification used in Burgundy and Champagne, denoting sites recognized for producing high-quality wines, ranked just below Grand Cru. It reflects superior terroir and adherence to strict production standards within designated appellations.