2006 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes (Pre-Arrival)

Even considering the estate's storied history, wines are now better than ever since Rieussec was purchased by the owners of Château Lafite-Rothschild in the mid-1980s. One of the eleven First Growths in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, Rieussec is consistently among the most concentrated and viscous wines of the region. Manager Charles Chevalier crafts striking wines from a combination of Semilion, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Expect exotic apricot, spice and honey character and great depth of flavor

Even considering the estate's storied history, wines are now better than ever since Rieussec was purchased by the owners of Château Lafite-Rothschild in the mid-1980s. One of the eleven First Growths in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, Rieussec is consistently amon... more