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R de Rieussec 2011 Bordeaux Blanc

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“R” de Rieussec is the dry white wine produced by Château Rieussec estate, a Sauternes Premier Cru Classé and owned by by Domaines Barons de Rothschild. It is partly produced from the same vines as the Sauternes.
20% of fermentation takes place in barrels. This technique enhances the wine’s potential to age, while preserving its freshness and the natural fruitiness from the grapes.

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ColourWhite
Vintage2011
Alcohol by volume12.5%
Volume75cl
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
OwnerChateau Rieussec
AppelationBordeaux Blanc
Main grape variety68% Sémillon - 32% Sauvignon
PairingsPuff pastries, toasts with smoked salmon, Oysters, shellfish, seabream tartare, Crottin de Chavignol cheese
NotesPeaches, pink grapefruit and lemon curd with touches of elderflowers and honeysuckle.
RatingWS: 90

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The Château Rieussec vineyard extends to the border of Fargues and Sauternes, and adjoins Château d’Yquem. Rieussec is one of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac, the vineyard covers 93 hectares of gravelly sandy-clay soil. The iconic grape variety of Sauternes, Sémillon, dominates (90%), followed by Sauvignon (7%) and Muscadelle (3%). Traditional Sauternes techniques are used and the harvests are carried out with selective pickings depending on the ripeness of the grapes and evolution of botrytis cinerea (noble rot).

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R de Rieussec 2011 Bordeaux Blanc

R de Rieussec 2011 Bordeaux Blanc

“R” de Rieussec is the dry white wine produced by Château Rieussec estate, a Sauternes Premier Cru Classé and owned by by Domaines Barons de Rothschild. It is partly produced from the same vines as the Sauternes.
20% of fermentation takes place in barrels. This technique enhances the wine’s potential to age, while preserving its freshness and the natural fruitiness from the grapes.

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