{"title":"Château Rieussec","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Rieussec is a renowned winery located in the heart of the Sauternes appellation, in the Bordeaux region of France. Founded in the 18th century, it is recognized as a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. The estate is famous for producing highest-quality sweet wines, obtained thanks to \"botrytis cinerea,\" a noble rot that concentrates sugars and aromas. Under the management of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) group, Château Rieussec combines tradition and innovation to create complex, elegant, and long-lived wines that perfectly express the unique terroir of Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cht-rieussec-1er-cru-sauternes-cht-rieussec","title":"Château Rieussec 1st Cru - Sauternes Sweet Wine France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fargues, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense and rich, with notes of citrus, honey, and candied apricots, accompanied by well-integrated hints of oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and harmonious, with aromas of mandarin peel and candied orange, enriched by a touch of star anise, which underline the wine's aromatic freshness. The palate is rich and dense, with good persistence and a pleasant bitter finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-12°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with blue cheeses, foie gras, fruit-based desserts, and fine pastries. Also excellent as a meditation wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Located on the border between Fargues and Sauternes, Château Rieussec benefits from the natural humidity coming from the Ciron river, which creates the ideal conditions for the development of Botrytis Cinerea, known as noble rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged for 18 to 26 months in barrels, 50-55% of which are new\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 Château Rieussec is a Sauternes of great elegance and complexity, the result of an excellent vintage for Bordeaux sweet wines. Thanks to the combination of noble rot and unique terroir, this wine expresses extraordinary aromatic richness and a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. Its long aging in wood gives it a refined structure and aromatic depth, making it ideal for long-term aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet white wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and Scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2018 Château Rieussec has received excellent scores from international critics, including 94 points from Wine Spectator, 95 from James Suckling, and 96 from Wine Advocate, confirming the quality and reputation of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. The shipment of the order is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cht. Rieussec","offers":[{"title":"2018 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53538754265436,"sku":"3296361018106","price":62.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2018 \/ 37.5 cl","offer_id":53837083541852,"sku":"rieussec-37.5-2018","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 37.5 cl","offer_id":53837087965532,"sku":"rieussec-37.5-2016","price":44.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/084.224_2266e1ad-4fd0-48c8-8a3e-ca3fccbc21da.png?v=1742819315"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/collections\/Tivinum__800_x_800_px_-_2024-12-14T205956.440.jpg?v=1742998439","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/collections\/chateau-rieussec.oembed","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}