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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.

2001 Château Rieussec

Base neck fill; light label condition issue

WS  100   
DE  *****   
RP  99   
ST  95   
WA  93   
JR  18.5   
WS  #1 of 2004   

1990 Château Rieussec

Light label condition issue

WS  97   
ST  94   
RP  90   

1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   
5 available
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1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

375ml

Light capsule condition issue; 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   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1983 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; 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   

1983 Château Rieussec

12-bottle Lot, Wood Case

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  94   
RP  92   
JR  18   

1981 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  90   
MB  ***   

1979 Château Rieussec

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

2 available
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1979 Château Rieussec

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

1980 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1982 Château Rieussec

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

2 available
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