Grape varieties: Sémillon 90 - 95%, Muscadelle and Sauvignon 5-10%. Length of ageing in oak barrels: 18 to 26 months depending on the year, including 55% in new barrels.
Is this wine sweet?
Yes, all Sauternes are quite sweet, but really good!
Technical Notes For several generations, Château Rieussec has been a leading name in Sauternes wines. As early as 1868, Charles Cocks remarked that “Beyond any of the others, Rieussec produces wines that are very similar to Yquem wines