Château Rieussec

SAUTERNES & BARSAC

Located in the heart of Sauternes, Château Rieusse has been owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1984.

In the 18th century, the Rieussec estate belonged to the Carmelite monks in Langon, and was ranked a Premier Grand Cru in Sauternes and Barsac.The 85-hectare vineyard is planted with Sémillon (81%), Sauvignon Blanc (17%), and Muscadelle (2%). Each vintage is aged in oak barrels, coming primarily from the tonnellerie des Domaines. Barrel ageing varies from 16 to 26 months, depending on the vintage.