‘R’ de Rieussec 2017, A.C. Bordeaux, France
£40.00 – £216.00
‘R’ de Rieussec is a dry white wine produced at the Grand Cru estate of Château Rieussec in the appellation of Sauternes, Bordeaux. ‘R’ de Rieussec was originally produced for consumption within the Rothschild family. However, the improving quality of this wine, coupled with fashion dictating a drier style meant that it was thankfully released for the open market. Global warming, and the capricious nature of noble rot (the fungus that creates the luscious wines of Sauternes) have forced producers in Sauternes to focus their attentions on the production of dry wines- and ‘R’ de Rieussec is one of the finest examples of this modern style.
Tasting notes
Beautiful pale yellow colour with youthful glints of green. The nose presents tremendous aromatic intensity. Exotic fruit, mango and pineapple predominate over the citrus notes that are more subdued for now. The oak from the barrel-ageing is well-integrated. The palate immediately presents superb freshness, resulting from a summer during which temperatures did not become excessively high. The wine has lots of volume but remains lively and ethereal thanks to its acidity. Flavours follow one another throughout the tasting, in particular fresh pear and notes of white flowers. Overall, the palate is characterized by length, balance and harmony, and a long aftertaste.
| ABV | 13% |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bordeaux, France |
| Producer | Domaine Baron de Rothschild |
| Varietal | Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Closure | Cork |
| Drink from | 2020 – 2025 |
| Decant from | Just before serving |
| Food match | Chicken salads, grilled fish, cream cheeses |
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