Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.339 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Rafael Landestoy

Love Sauternes!

Love Sauternes!

May 21st, 2017
Andrew S

Complex and interesting. Still lively while exhibiting a certain maturity at the same time. Great balance, spice, sweet, and savory tones. Makes one sit and drink and think if you're ready to listen.

Complex and interesting. Still lively while exhibiting a certain maturity at the same time. Great balance, spice, sweet, and savory tones. Makes one sit and drink and think if you're ready to listen.

Feb 11th, 2017
Evan Roberts

Drool, amazing and we had it with fresh oysters amazing

Drool, amazing and we had it with fresh oysters amazing

Nov 17th, 2015
Marty Winters

Very ripe and dense of a wine, don't see this one lasting more than 10 more years, built I could be wrong.

Very ripe and dense of a wine, don't see this one lasting more than 10 more years, built I could be wrong.

Aug 9th, 2015
Francis Huicq

1990 vintage. Charity dinner, St James'.

1990 vintage. Charity dinner, St James'.

Apr 14th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.5

Preserved tropical fruits, honeyed spice aromas, marzipan flows into a classic palate, mature and complex, with lovely balance. Though lacks acidic drive, as in finishing short and surprisingly simple.

Preserved tropical fruits, honeyed spice aromas, marzipan flows into a classic palate, mature and complex, with lovely balance. Though lacks acidic drive, as in finishing short and surprisingly simple.

Aug 18th, 2014
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

9.1

Golden color. Creme Brûlée with peaches and cream on the nose continue through on the flavors. Dried fig shows on the delicate, soft finish.

Golden color. Creme Brûlée with peaches and cream on the nose continue through on the flavors. Dried fig shows on the delicate, soft finish.

Jun 24th, 2014
Katie Dudgeon

like the caramelized crust of a crème brûlée. amazing.

like the caramelized crust of a crème brûlée. amazing.

Jan 1st, 2022
Ed Tostanoski

It’s got the nose but the palate wasn’t quite there to back it up. All the classic flavors were there just not quite coming together in balance. Still delicious though!

It’s got the nose but the palate wasn’t quite there to back it up. All the classic flavors were there just not quite coming together in balance. Still delicious though!

Jun 12th, 2021
Willem Booij

WOTN without a doubt! Bottle empty in 30 minutes or so, what a beauty this great aged Sauternes. And I think this wine has at least a decade to stay on this level.

WOTN without a doubt! Bottle empty in 30 minutes or so, what a beauty this great aged Sauternes. And I think this wine has at least a decade to stay on this level.

May 9th, 2021