Chateau Rieussec Vintage 2009 Sauternes

Chateau Rieussec Vintage 2009 SauternesChteau Rieussec, located in Fargues, in the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux. It makes sweet wines from a classic Bordeaux blend of Semilion and Sauvignon Blanc, and was classified as a first growth in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, alongside the finest sweet white wines the region. In the 18th Century, the estate was tended to by Carmelite monks before being confiscated in the French Revolution. After passing hands several times,

Rich and warming dessert wine that is sadly no longer made by Ruffino

Unfairly though as some very good wines were made

but it wasn't until 1879 that Polydor Chapoutier transitioned the family from growing grapes to making and trading wine

Italy recorded a better vintage than other parts of Europe

Tasting Note 08/04/2024

sweet spices are dialled back

Rather than focusing on volume

Should smooth out with another three to five years

you get to enjoy the pure and unblemished fruit

The property's commercial history dates back to 1871

though I would take a bit more acid

the wines have received much praise from the press