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Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec is a Sauternes estate with 18th-century roots in the Carmes de Langon monks’ property.

Place
Bordeaux · France
Known for
Sauternes wines
Wine context
Sauternes

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Atlas locationBordeaux · France44.54° N · 0.31° W

Why it matters

The producer

Château Rieussec traces its estate history to the Carmes de Langon monks, who owned the property during the 18th century. Its listed wines are made in the Sauternes appellation, including Château Rieussec and Carmes de Rieussec. The 2001 Château Rieussec was selected as Wine Spectator’s Wine of the Year in 2004.

Wines to know

The range in view

Listed releases include Château Rieussec 2019 and Château Rieussec Carmes de Rieussec 2020, both from Sauternes.

Sources and notes 1 source

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Where to go next

placeRead the Bordeaux guideSee Château Rieussec in the wider setting of Bordeaux.mapFind Château Rieussec on the mapKeep the producer, its region and nearby places together.learningUnderstand SauternesRead the quick library guide to Sauternes, which is listed with this producer.