Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
14%
0.75L
Intensity
One of the richest, most opulent Sauternes wines, it boasts power while remaining well balanced.
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Château Rieussec 1er Grand Cru Classé 1996
The wine
This wine is one of the richest and most opulent in the appellation. Very fruity, revealing notes of sweet spices and vanilla, it is a remarkably complex wine.
About the Producer Château Rieussec
Located on the highest point of the municipalities of Fargues and Sauternes, the Château Rieussec neighbours Yquem and is home to a contiguous vineyard planted in sandy clay or gravel clay soil. This cru's reputation bears testimony to the exceptional quality of its wines. The latter feature a well-defined golden hue and are complex, powerful and concentrated.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservations: 1 Slightly torn label, 1 Label stained by moistureOrigin: private individual
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
Owner: Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Vintage: 1996
Colour: dessert wine
Ageing potential: collectable bottle
Service temperature: 8°
Size (in ha): 85 hectares
Volume: 180000 bottles
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: exotic fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine