2016 Château Rieussec 750ml

2016 Château Rieussec 750ml

Bordeaux, France (750mL)
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2016 Château Rieussec 750ml

2016 Château Rieussec 750ml - Sauternes Excellence

Premier Cru Classé Masterpiece

Experience the exceptional 2016 vintage from Château Rieussec.

The Wine - Château Rieussec, Sauternes

  • Classification: Premier Cru Classé
  • Vintage: 2016
  • Blend: 83% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle
  • Critics Scores: 96-97 points

2016 Vintage Characteristics

  • Beautiful floral and citrus aromas
  • Rich, concentrated fruit
  • Elegant, tightly wound layers
  • Impressive aging potential

Tasting Profile

The 2016 Château Rieussec reveals:

  • Pale lemon color with golden highlights
  • Aromas of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, yuzu
  • Notes of honeycomb, mandarin peel, candied ginger
  • Full-bodied with opulent texture
  • Seamless freshness
  • Long, fragrant finish

Expert Perspectives

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (96 points)

"Having shed a lot of the puppy fat from when I last tasted this from barrel, the palate reveals loads of elegant, tightly wound layers and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant."

Wine Enthusiast (96 points)

"This is a powerfully dense wine. It has intense botrytis and fine acidity, as well as sumptuous ripe marmalade and apricot flavors. This is certainly for long-term aging."

Impeccable Provenance

This case comes with a guaranteed and traceable history:

  • Acquired Ex Chateau En Primeur in 2017
  • Released between June 2018 and March 2019
  • Initially stored at Dartess in Bordeaux
  • Transferred to London City Bond in February 2020

Serving Recommendation

  • Optimal drinking window: 2022-2050
  • Best served chilled at 8-10°C

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Bordeaux history, perfectly capturing the exceptional 2016 vintage.

This 2016 Château Rieussec offers a rare opportunity to experience one of Sauternes' finest expressions from an outstanding vintage.

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Country
France
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Bordeaux
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France
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50-55

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