Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.227 ratings
9.110 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
roland benedetti

This is getting really yummy with age!!! So much more interesting than when young.

This is getting really yummy with age!!! So much more interesting than when young.

Jan 19th, 2020
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

In a great spot

In a great spot

Sep 12th, 2017
Ksandek Podbielski

Toffee, apricots, honey and sasparilla. This tastes great!

Toffee, apricots, honey and sasparilla. This tastes great!

May 18th, 2017
Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

9.2

Spectacular, apricot stone and honey. Much of the raw sugar has left.

Spectacular, apricot stone and honey. Much of the raw sugar has left.

Jun 26th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.7

1976 was almost fluorescent orange on release so many years ago now. Today it still has that telltale orange gleam but it's developed so beautifully. Orange peal, fig, honey, earth, mango, hazelnut, and on and on. 375ml still very fresh. Impressive.

1976 was almost fluorescent orange on release so many years ago now. Today it still has that telltale orange gleam but it's developed so beautifully. Orange peal, fig, honey, earth, mango, hazelnut, and on and on. 375ml still very fresh. Impressive.

May 11th, 2015
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.5

Fabulous. Deep color and incredible aromas of citrus and spice.

Fabulous. Deep color and incredible aromas of citrus and spice.

Apr 16th, 2015
Tom Higgins

Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company

7.1

Disappointing. Brown color. Sea/Ocean/Crustacean nose with some molasses. Smoke, cigar petrol and a slight note of apricots. Little too sweet for weight on palate. Past prime.

Disappointing. Brown color. Sea/Ocean/Crustacean nose with some molasses. Smoke, cigar petrol and a slight note of apricots. Little too sweet for weight on palate. Past prime.

Jun 24th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.8

Sensationally intense deep glowing orange since it was first release - now developed - intense, complex, complete.

Sensationally intense deep glowing orange since it was first release - now developed - intense, complex, complete.

Jan 27th, 2013
Francois Franzl

Amazing shiny copper color. Dried flowers on the nose with hints of saffron. Nice structure - good acidity and not too sweet. Flavors of candied orange peel and saffron with a small hint of caramel.

Amazing shiny copper color. Dried flowers on the nose with hints of saffron. Nice structure - good acidity and not too sweet. Flavors of candied orange peel and saffron with a small hint of caramel.

Feb 13th, 2021
Mike Obley

70th birthday event. Donated by Herve

70th birthday event. Donated by Herve

Aug 26th, 2020