Wines of Château Rieussec, Bordeaux
Rieussec's 90 hectares of vineyard occupy one of the highest points in the Sauternes after those of neighbouring Yquem. Unusually the vineyard is one unit, and not made up of several parcels like most Bordeaux properties.The good work started by Albert Vuillier (more oak, and increased passes picking more developed grapes) in the 1970's has been continued by the current owners - Domaines Baron de Rothschild (of Lafite) - who rebuilt the chai in 1989. Vines are on average 25 years old, with Plantings predominantly Semillon (92%) with a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc (5%) and Muscadelle (3%). If the year is judged too poor as in 1993, the grand vin is not made at all. Bottlings under the name Clos Labère are also produced. The deeply coloured wine has a rich, honeyed style, which exhibits great precision and tremendous persistance.
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1997 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 1997
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2001 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2001
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2007 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2007
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2008 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2008
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2008 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2008
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2009 Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2009
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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2009 Ch Rieussec 1er Cru Sauternes
Producer: Château Rieussec
Vintage: 2009
Type: Port Sweet
Grape varieties: Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
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