Château Rieussec
Château Rieussec
1st cru classé
For several generations, Château Rieussec has been a leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868, Charles Cocks remarked that “Beyond any of the others, Rieussec produces wines that are very similar to Yquem wines”.
- Grape varieties:
- Sémillon 90 - 95%, Muscadelle and Sauvignon 5-10%.
- Length of ageing in oak barrels:
- 18 to 26 months depending on the year, including 55% in new barrels.
- Average annual production:
- Varies a great deal depending on the vintage, but on average is 6,000 cases per year (but no production in 1993 and low production in 2000 with just 3,000 cases).
Recommendations
- Decanting
- Just before use
-
Serving
temperature
- 8-10 °C
The Chef's recipes
-
Château Rieussec accompanied by chestnut soufflé
-
Château Rieussec accompanied by souflee omelette with lemon
-
Château Rieussec and crispy foie gras with pineapple
-
Château Rieussec and three christmas chocolates
-
Château Rieussec accompanied by lobster and turnips with citrus flavours
-
Château Rieussec poached pears with spices
-
Château Rieussec shoulder of veal braised with orange and star-anise
- All recipes
