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Ch. Rieussec Sauternes France 2009

Ch. Rieussec Sauternes France 2009

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A lush, opulent dessert wine with rich honeyed fruit and vibrant acidity, offering Sauternes elegance. The Château Rieussec 2009, from Sauternes, blends 84% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, and 4% Muscadelle. With a golden hue, it offers apricot, honey, and spice, followed by a creamy, balanced palate. Perfect with 菠蘿油 or foie gras. Serve at 10°C; enjoy now or cellar until 2040. A great-value Premier Cru.
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Château Rieussec Sauternes 2009

Château Rieussec Sauternes 2009

From the prestigious Château Rieussec in Sauternes, Bordeaux, the 2009 vintage is a luxurious dessert wine from a remarkable year. Crafted from 84% Sémillon, 12% Sauvignon Blanc, and 4% Muscadelle, sourced from 85 hectares of gravelly clay soils, it’s hand-harvested with botrytised grapes. Fermented and aged 26 months in French oak barrels (55% new), it showcases Sauternes’ noble rot with a golden hue and refined opulence.

Winemaking Process

Rieussec’s meticulous approach defines this wine. The 2009 vintage, from botrytised grapes picked in multiple passes, undergoes slow fermentation in stainless steel and oak. Aging for 26 months in 55% new French oak enhances its complexity, balancing intense sweetness with vibrant acidity, creating a harmonious wine with exceptional aging potential.

Tasting Notes

A lush, opulent dessert wine with rich honeyed fruit and vibrant acidity, offering Sauternes elegance.
The nose reveals dried apricot, honey, and orange marmalade, with hints of vanilla, spice, and candied citrus. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and creamy, with pineapple, peach, and caramel, supported by bright acidity and a long, luxurious finish.

Awards and Accolades

The 2009 Rieussec earned 98 points from Wine Spectator for its gorgeous peach, glazed apple, and warm piecrust notes. James Suckling awarded 97 points, praising its thick, spicy botrytis character. Wine Advocate gave 96 points, noting its seamless balance. CellarTracker users average 94 points, appreciating its rich elegance.

Food Pairings

Pair this Sauternes with Western dishes like foie gras or blue cheese to highlight its honeyed fruit and acidity. For Chinese cuisine, try 菠蘿油, 蒸鮮蝦餃, 醋溜木須肉, or 港式咖喱牛腩 to complement its creamy texture and sweet-spicy notes. Ideal for desserts or festive occasions.

Serving and Cellaring

Serve chilled at 10°C in a dessert wine glass to enhance aromas. Enjoy now or cellar until 2040 for greater complexity. Explore our Sauternes collection for more noble rot classics.

Technical Details

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Residual Sugar: ~130 g/L
Closure: Natural cork

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