THE PRODUCER
The immediate neighbour to the east of d’Yquem in the commune of Fargues,
Rieussec sits at one of the highest points of the plateau – as you might expect
for a property that was a convent until the French Revolution.

The 75 hectares of vineyards are planted to 85% Semillon, 13% Sauvignon Blanc
and 2% Muscadelle – although the percentage of Semillon is usually higher in the
finished wine. Rieussec has been part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild
portfolio since 1985 so there have been no lack of resources to develop the best
wine possible. Barrel fermentation and long ageing in barrel, over 50% of which
is new, results in one of the richest and most luscious Sauternes but one that
retains an amazing freshness and balance.

THE WINE

R de Rieussec is the dry white expression from the prestigious Château Rieussec,
better known for its legendary Sauternes. Sourced from the same exceptional
terroir, this Bordeaux Blanc blends predominantly Sauvignon Blanc with a touch
of Sémillon to create a wine of striking freshness and complexity. Bright
citrus, white peach, and hints of acacia flower unfold over a core of precise
minerality. Fermentation and partial aging in oak barrels add a gentle roundness
and subtle spice, without overpowering the vibrant fruit. Elegant and finely
textured, R de Rieussec offers a modern, refreshing take on Bordeaux Blanc,
crafted with the same attention to detail as its renowned sweet wine
counterpart.

INFORMATION
Type:White
Vintage:2021Country:FranceRegion:Bordeaux Left BankSub region:SauternesGrape:54%
Semillon & 46% Sauvignon BlancStyle:Green and FlintySweetness:Dry
ABV:12.5%Drinking window:2023 - 2030Size:750mlFood match:Meaty and Oily Fish
CRITICS SCORES
We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.