Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2006

Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2006

Chateau Rieussec, 0,75 l - 13.50%
80% Semillon, 20% Muscadelle

------
Price 
Not available

Bordeaux - France
White dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine semi-aromatic

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

Over 25 years

Glass:
Dessert Wines
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2006

Colour

Dark golden yellow.

Bouquet

Structured on mineral and fruity notes, in which you can clearly perceive the orange peel and apricot jam, flanked by more spicy notes.

Flavour

Wide, balanced between sugar, alcohol and acidity. It closes with a fruity aftertaste.

Pairing

Perfect companion for crostini with ragout and goose liver, or with blue cheese and goats.

Cheese
Desserts
Goat cheese

Features

Name Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2006
Type White dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine semi-aromatic
Classification AOC Sauternes
Year 2006
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 80% Semillon, 20% Muscadelle
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Origin Rieussec - Fargues (France)
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Perfect companion for crostini with ragout and goose liver, or with blue cheese and goats.

Official awards

Expert

Award

Description

Vintage

Robert Parker
92/100 
2006
Wine Spectator
93/100 
2006
xtraWine
93/100 
2006
Decanter
94/100 
2018
James Suckling
94/100 
2018
Decanter
97/100 
2017
James Suckling
98/100 
2017
Decanter
96/100 
2016
James Suckling
99/100 
2016
Decanter
94/100 
2015
James Suckling
99/100 
2015
Decanter
95/100 
2014
Vinous
94/100 
2013
Hachette
 
2 stars - Premium wine 2007
James Suckling
98/100 
2003
Vinous
94/100 
2003
Hachette
 
2 stars - Premium wine 2000
Vinous
91/100 
2000
Hachette
 
2 stars - Premium wine 1998
Vinous
93/100 
1998
Chateau Rieussec
From this winery:

Château Rieussec was acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984. To enhance Château Rieussec’s potential, rigorous measures were implemented, including meticulous sorting of the grapes and fermenting in barrels, which provides a much ...

More from Sauternes AOC

Accessories

Your opinion is important to us.
Leave your review or find out what our customers say about us!