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Chateau Rieussec2016

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October 2025
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Chateau Rieussec label
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  • Producer Chateau Rieussec
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Sauternes
  • UPC 0 15643 55042 3

Reviews

James Suckling 97

So much botrytis on the nose with spice, dried mushrooms and nutmeg. Dried lemons and mangoes. Full-bodied and medium sweet with density and, at the same time, lightness. I like that it is full of botrytis on the palate at the beginning and then turns fruity and very pretty at the end with citrus and fruit. Balanced, creamy and rich.

by JS, James Suckling , 2019

Wine Advocate 96+

Pale lemon colored, the 2016 Rieussec comes sashaying out of the glass with a beautiful floral and citrus perfume of orange blossom, pink grapefruit, yuzu, lime leaves, lemongrass and fallen leaves with hints of nutmeg and candied ginger. Having shed a lot of the puppy fat from when I last tasted this from barrel, the palate reveals loads of elegant, tightly wound layers and seamless freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

by LPB, Wine Advocate , 2019

Wine Enthusiast 97

Intense and richly sweet, this wine is also balanced, with both botrytis and baked-apple acidity coming through. This essential dryness gives the wine a dense core and aging potential. A high proportion of Semillon adds its weight at the end.

by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2019

Wine Spectator 93

Quite fresh, with acacia and honeysuckle notes out front, followed by a stream of mirabelle plum, yellow apple, pineapple and white peach flavors. Offers an unctuous feel on the finish while staying on the brighter side. Among the top efforts in the vintage. Best from 2022 through 2035. 500 cases made. —

by JM, Wine Spectator , 2019