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Château Rieussec

Château Rieussec was originally owned by monks, though after the French Revolution it was confiscated from the church and sold off at public auction. In the 20th century this First Growth of the Sauternes-Barsac had numerous owners, including Albert Vuillier, who purchased the property in 1971 and many made improvements, such as increasing the use of new oak. Though the sweet dessert wines of Chateau Rieussec always had an excellent reputation, quality improved under Vuillier and the current owners, Domaines Barons de Rothschild. Located in Fargues, the chateau includes 186 acres planted to 90% Semillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, and 4% Muscadelle. Oak for the fermentation barrels come from the Château Lafite cooperage. About 6,000 cases of Château Rieussec are produced annually.

1975 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

RP  90   
MB  ****   

1979 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1979 Château Rieussec

Heavy capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; label condition issue

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1979 Château Rieussec

Capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1982 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1988 Château Rieussec

Lightly elevated cork; base neck fill; light label condition issue

RP  94   
WS  94   
ST  90   

2009 Château Rieussec

Light label condition issue

JS  98   
WA  97   
VN  97   
WS  95   
CT  93.9   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18