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2008 Château Rieussec, Sauternes

2008 Château Rieussec, Sauternes

Ref: BORD0839
White  |  Sweet  |  13.5% ABV

In the 18th century, Rieussec belonged to Carmelite monks. During the revolution the estate was confiscated and sold as a “object of national heritage” to the owner of Château La Louvière. Rieussec was ranked premier cru in the 1855 classification of Bordeaux chateaux, but it subsequently changed hands many times, including a spell in the stable of the Gasqueton family of Château Calon-Ségur. It was acquired by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in 1984.

Single Bottle
price shown is under bond
£25.00
duty paid price: £33.20
Out of stock
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Wine Details
Wine Details
AppellationAppellation: Sauternes
Old or New WorldOld/New World: Old World
CountryCountry: France
RegionRegion: Bordeaux
ColourColour: White
StyleStyle: Sweet
ABV% ABV: 13.5%
Drink DatesDrink Dates: 2016-2028
MaturityMaturity: Young and Lithe
SweetnessSweetness: 4
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes

Some nutty wood and good botrytis here. The fruit is lemon, with dried flower aromas Coolly rich and sweet. Pastille-like pear and lemon fruit. Nutty and persistent. Nicely fresh. Bowes Wine original note

 

Sweetness Explained
Sweetness Explained

Sweetness

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Most red wines are dry and therefore are indicated with a 1. The sweetness becomes more relevant with white wines, sparkling wines and pudding/dessert wines such as Sauternes and Tokaji.

 

Location Explained
Location Explained

Location

AVAILABLE: Currently lying in our storage at London City Bond Dinton Woods 
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TO ARRIVE: Currently lying abroad or in transit 
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Pricing Information
Pricing Information

Pricing

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Additional Information

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